Green Revolution in India

The Green Revolution in India was a period of agricultural growth steroids in the 1960s. The movement aimed at food shortages and famine. The Green Revolution shifted India from a food-deficient country to one of self-sufficiency.

How did the Green Revolution happen?

• High-yielding seeds: New, high yielding varieties of wheat and rice were developed.
• Modern farming processes: Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and improved irrigation were incorporated.
• Mechanization: New farming tools and machines allowed for faster methods and less labor.
  Who was responsible for the Green Revolution?
• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, known as the “Father of the Green Revolution in India”.
• Agronomist Norman Borlaug, who supported the movement.
  What was the impact of the Green Revolution?
• The Green Revolution had its biggest impact in Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
• The Green Revolution created a major impact on the overall rise in foodgrain production.
• The Green Revolution created problems like soil degradation and overuse of water resources.
  Government support
• The Government provided state subsidies, electrical power, water, fertilizers, and credit to the farmers.
• Agricultural income was not taxable.
• The Government investment in agriculture as a whole increased significantly.