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Green Revolution:
The green revolution is the significantincrease in agricultural productivity
resulting from the introduction of high -
yield varieties of grains , use ofpesticides , and improved management
techniques.
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In 1965 the present government of
Mrs . Indira Gandhi decided to take amajor step on present Agriculture
condition .
Thus "Green Revolution" was applied tothe period from 1967 to 1978 basically in
parts ofPunjab andHaryana .
At this stage the Green Revolution was
concern only with Wheat & Rice .
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Dr.M S Swaminathanfrom India led theGreen Revolution asthe Project Director.
&Dr. Norman Borlaug
from Mexicosupported the GreenRevolution throughthe introduction ofhigh yielding varietyof wheat seeds.
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Green Revolution
Continued expansion of farmingareas
Double-cropping existingfarmland
Using seeds with improvedgenetics.
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The introduction of high-yieldingvarieties of seeds after 1965 and theincreased use of fertilizers and
irrigation.
Provided the increase in production
needed to make India self-sufficient infood grains, thus improvingagriculture in India.
It introduced the newtechniques andmachinaryto farmers
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Statistical Result
Economic Result
Sociological Result
Political Result
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The Green Revolution resulted in arecord grain output of 131 million tonsin 1978-79.
This established India as one of theworld's biggest agricultural producers.
No other country in the world, whichattempted the Green Revolutionrecorded such level of success.
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The increase in irrigation createdneed of new dams to harnessmonsoon water.
This in turn boosted industrialgrowth, created jobs and improvedthe quality of life of the people
India paid back all loans taken fromthe World Bank for the purpose ofthe Green Revolution.
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The Green Revolution created plentyof jobs not only for agriculturalworkers but also industrial workers
By the creation of lateral facilitiessuch as factories and hydro-electric
power stations help to uplift thesocial as well as the economiccondition .
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India transformed itself from astarving nation to an exporter of food.
Green Revolution was one factor thatmade Mrs Indira Gandhi (1917-84)
and her party, a very powerfulpolitical force in India
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The Green Revolution, howsoever
impressive, but NOT succeeded inmaking India totally and
permanently self-sufficient in food.
In terms of crops, it remains largelyconfined to foodgrains only.
Only Punjab and Haryana statesshowed best results of GreenRevolution.
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The new farming techniques, has given birthto the serious pollution of drinking water causing
cancer and other diseases.
A recent Punjabi University study found
a high rate of genetic damage amongfarmers, which was attributed topesticide use.
The new organic farmers cite, fertilizer,and pesticides, and chemical used areruining the soil.
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Proper planning and ImplementationofAgriculural Plan .
Avoiding access use of chemicalfertilizers and Pesticides .
Properirregation systems so thatwater wastage can be controlled .
FrequentPollution Control Checkofthe soil should be done .
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