Modi questioned Gujarat HDR 2011 on the ground it was based on 2007-08 data but it was followed by three, average or below average rainfall years. His own 2011 presentation before Planning Commission for example admits there is marginal Agricultural growth in latest 5 years and in this major contribution was due to Bt Cotton. Figures would be negative or almost zero for agriculture at Constant Prices.
On page 20 Narendra Modi tells us 45% of Cropped Area in Gujarat that is largely irrigated is dedicated to Groundnut and Cotton – add Sugarcane mostly irrigated – over 50% of Cropped Area more than 50% of irrigated area is dedicated to non food crops or commercial crops. He also admits Gujarat is affected by draught.
In this exclusive presentation of Narendra Modi in last five years (2005-06 to 2010-11) GSDP of Gujarat expanded at current prices from Rs. 233,776 cr to Rs. 370,037 cr., this is Rs. 136,261 cr but in this contribution of Gujarat agriculture was just Rs.5,235 crores or Agriculture in Gujarat contributed just 4% State GDP Growth. Agricultural growth was stunted from Rs. 33,992 Cr to Rs. 39,277cr. In 5 years.
National Agricultural GDP for 2010-11 is Rs.1,341,503 crores and Gujarat contributed just Rs.39,277cr or barely 3% of India.
Even Rs.5235 cr growth in agriculture in five years is contributed by mainly Cotton production due to Bt Cotton.
Five years Growth Gujarat SGDP 2005-06 to 2010-11 at Current Prices
| Year/Sectors | Agriculture | Industry | Services | Total |
| 2005-06 | 33,992 | 65,683 | 100,263 | 233,776 |
| 2010-11 | 39,277 | 99,972 | 175,706 | 370,037 |
| Growth | 5,235 | 34,289 | 75,443 | 136,261 |
| Percent % | 15.4% | 52.2% | 75% | 58.3% |
| In $ | $1.2b | $8b | $16b | $30b |
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