• Dr. P. Aravind Swamy
• Dr. B. Narayana Rao

Growing at an average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.8%, Agriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing approximately 14% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing about 49.6% of the labor force.  Despite its significance, the sector faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, labor shortages, and the predominance of small and fragmented landholdings. Mechanisation offers a viable solution to address these issues by enhancing efficiency, reducing labor dependency, and improving overall agricultural output. However, the adoption of mechanised farming in India has been relatively slow, with only 47% of agricultural activities mechanised as of August 2022, lagging behind countries like China (60%) and Brazil (75%).  In rural India, where agriculture remains the primary livelihood for a significant portion of the population, mechanisation presents an opportunity for economic transformation. While concerns exist about job displacement, mechanisation has the potential to create employment opportunities through the development of new skill sets and industries. This paper explores the impact of mechanisation on agricultural productivity, its role in job creation, and the need for skill enhancement to facilitate the transition to a more modernized agricultural sector.

Mechanisation of Agriculture, Skill enhancement, Economic transformation

"The Role of Mechanization in Agriculture and Its Potential for Job Creation and Skill Enhancement in Rural India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.427-433, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06082.pdf

"The Role of Mechanization in Agriculture and Its Potential for Job Creation and Skill Enhancement in Rural India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp427-433, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGU06082.pdf