ABSTRACT
Karnataka is an important and beautiful state in the Indian Union. It is the sixth largest state by area, the eighth largest by population, the fourth largest economy in GDP, and the seventh largest in per capita GDP. It is blessed with luscious forests surrounding the state with hill stations, many historical artefacts, structures, and temples; a state with the perfect blend of globalisation with rich culture, traditions, and the virtues of our country, it is an ideal destination for tourists/visitors and is sometimes referred to as the Silicon Valley of India. It is the profession of 90% of the rural population and 85% of rural households. Karnataka formulated an agricultural policy (farming centric) way back in 1995, one of the first states to do it in the country at that time, to achieve a higher growth rate in agriculture and its allied sectors.
