AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY INDEX AND CHANGES IN CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJI NAGAR DISTRICT - A GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY

The analysis indicates that agricultural productivity in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar District improved during 2014–2024. However, considerable spatial variation in agricultural productivity and productivity index continues to exist among the tehsils. Phulambri and Sillod consistently recorded higher productivity, while Paithan remained comparatively low. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Kannad showed notable improvement during the study period. The overall increase indicates positive agricultural development, but the benefits have not been uniform across the district. Therefore, balanced and tehsil-specific agricultural planning is essential to reduce regional disparities. Agricultural productivity can be improved by expanding irrigation facilities, promoting drip and sprinkler irrigation, and strengthening watershed development and rainwater-harvesting measures. Low-productivity tehsils should receive special attention through improved seeds, modern agricultural technology, soil-health management and crop diversification. Strengthening agricultural extension services, storage and marketing infrastructure can further improve farm productivity and farmers’ income. A region-specific and climate-resilient agricultural development strategy should be adopted for sustainable and balanced agricultural development across the district.

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