Green & other Revolutions
Green Revolution
M.S Swaminathan
Measures Adopted in Green Revolution
Results of the Green Revolution
They can be studied under following heads:
Statistical Results of the Green Revolution
(1) The Green Revolution resulted in a record grain output of 131 million tons in 1978-79. This established India as one of the world's biggest agricultural producers. India also became an exporter of food grains around that time.
(2) Yield per unit of farmland improved by more than 30 per cent between 1947 and 1979.
(3) The crop area under HYV varieties grew from seven per cent to 22 per cent of the total cultivated area during the 10 years of the Green Revolution. More than 70 per cent of the wheat crop area, 35 per cent of the rice crop area and 20 per cent of the millet and corn crop area, used the HYV seeds.
Economic results of the Green Revolution
(1) Crop areas under high-yield varieties needed more water, more fertilizer, more pesticides, fungicides and certain other chemicals. This spurred the growth of the local manufacturing sector. Such industrial growth created new jobs and contributed to the country's GDP.
(2) The increase in irrigation created need for new dams to harness monsoon water. The water stored was used to create hydro-electric power. This in turn boosted industrial growth, created jobs and improved the quality of life of the people in villages.
Sociological results of the Green Revolution
Limitations of the Green Revolution
Adverse impact of Green Revolution
Livestock in India
Livestock
Cattle
Drought breeds include
Buffalo
Breed and Place
White revolution
Dr. Verghese Kurien
Operation Flood
The Operation Flood was completed in three phases:
Achievements of the White Revolution
Blue Revolution
Breeds
Sea fish
Fresh water fish
Fish production
Silver Revolution
Rainbow Revolution
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3. What were the main factors that contributed to the success of the Green Revolution in India? |
4. What were the challenges and drawbacks of the Green Revolution in India? |
5. What is the current status of the Green Revolution in India? |
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