Green revolution is the revolution related to agriculture in which there is a dramatic increase in the crop production.In India, it was started in 1967 and lasted till 1978. It was started to make the country self - sufficient in food grains, to meet the raw materials need of industries and increaseRead more
Green revolution is the revolution related to agriculture in which there is a dramatic increase in the crop production.In India, it was started in 1967 and lasted till 1978. It was started to make the country self – sufficient in food grains, to meet the raw materials need of industries and increase in exports.
Norman Borlaug is known as father of green revolution in the world but in India Dr.MS Swaminathan is known as father of green revolution. Green revolution which increased the agricultural production worldwide, particularly in the developing world , begin most markedly in the late 1960s.
Green revolution has increased the crop production rate in the whole world to fulfill the needs of increasing population. It also has a significant impact in Indian agriculture.The green revolution within India led to an increase in agricultural production, especially in Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Main aspects of green revolution in India was use of HYV ( High Yielding Variety) seeds , use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and increase the facilities of irrigation in order to increase food production.
But it lasted till 1978 because it also has negative effects on the environment in the long term as use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, irrigation ,etc leads to reduction in soil fertility, soil contamination , soil erosion,water shortages,etc.
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Ah, the Green Revolution—a turning point in India’s agricultural journey! 🌾 Let’s chat about it in a way that feels like we’re sipping chai together under a banyan tree. So, picture this: India, circa the 1960s. Our fields were like old storytellers—whispering tales of food shortages, famines, and wRead more
Ah, the Green Revolution—a turning point in India’s agricultural journey! 🌾 Let’s chat about it in a way that feels like we’re sipping chai together under a banyan tree.
So, picture this: India, circa the 1960s. Our fields were like old storytellers—whispering tales of food shortages, famines, and worried brows. But then, like a monsoon shower after a scorching summer, the Green Revolution arrived.
1. High-Yielding Seeds: These seeds were like the rock stars of the revolution. They strutted onto the scene, promising bumper crops. Suddenly, wheat and rice were doing a happy jig, and farmers wore grins wider than their fields. 🌾
2. Tractor Swag: Tractors went from “meh” to “heck yeah!” The Green Revolution wasn’t just about seeds; it was a full makeover. Modern techniques—irrigation, soil management, and precision farming—became the norm. Tractors revved up, plows got snazzier, and the countryside hummed with progress. 🚜
3. Team Effort: Institutions sprouted like well-watered saplings. Research centers, extension services, and cooperative societies—all there to high-five farmers. It was like a symphony of collaboration. 🎻
4. Economic Groove: Drumroll, please! India went from food scarcity to self-sufficiency. We weren’t just feeding ourselves; we were sending surplus grains waltzing off to other nations. Income pirouetted into farmers’ pockets, and living standards did a little cha-cha. 💃
5. Earth’s Side-Eye: But—there’s always a “but,” right? Increased fertilizer use led to soil erosion, water pollution, and resource depletion. Water scarcity tapped its foot impatiently in some areas. We had to learn to balance progress with Mother Earth’s well-being. 🌍
In a nutshell, the Green Revolution was like a Bollywood blockbuster: drama, romance, and a dash of environmental intrigue. It lifted millions out of poverty, made India a food powerhouse, and—yes—had its share of backstage challenges.
So, my friend, what do you think? Did our tractors ever have secret dance-offs in moonlit fields? 🌙🚜✨
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