Abstract
The real potential of agriculture has not yet been realised in India. Taking into consideration the current demographic features of the nation, it is both important and necessary to invest in the sector. But on the contrary, we can witness that youth is stepping back from agriculture gradually. With the examination of the reasons for the same and identification of way outs, it can be concluded that modernisation of the sector is a need indeed. Technological transformations, which can be realised with the help of cooperatives, is a better alternative in this neoliberal era. The study analyses the need to change the mindset of youth regarding agriculture and requirements for it.
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