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How will the change in the cropping pattern affect the Indian Economy?

(1) Change in the cropping pattern, for example from cereals to high value-crops will mean that India will have to import food.
(2) If India imports cereals while exporting high value commodities, it will be following successful economies like Italy, Israel and Chile.

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