Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other. They move hand in hand. For instance, the agro-industries in India have given a major boost to agriculture by raising its productivity. They depend on the latter for raw materials and sell their products such as irrigation pumps, fertilisers, insecticides, pesticides, plastic and PVC pipes, machines and tools, etc. to the farmers. Thus, development and competitiveness of manufacturing industry has not only assisted agriculturists in increasing their production but also made the production processes very efficient.

• Textile Industry: Textile industry plays an important role in the development of the Indian economy. It provided employment opportunities and also brought much needed foreign exchange. Textile industry considered as the only industry which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain.
• Cotton textile: The Cotton industry has the connection with the agriculture as it provides livelihood to the farmers, cotton ball pluckers, workers engaged in spinning, weaving, ginning, dyeing, designing, packaging, tailoring and sewing.
• Jute textiles: After Bangladesh, India is the second largest producer of raw jute and jute goods. 40% of the small and marginal farmers are supported by this industry as they are engaged in the cultivation of Jute and Mesta.