How Dravidian pattern of education led to westernization in education in India?
Green Revolution was launched in 1965 with the help of M.S. Swaminathan Green Revolution has a significant impact on Indian agriculture. It increased the agricultural production due to HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds most notably in Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. It made India world's one ofRead more
Green Revolution was launched in 1965 with the help of M.S. Swaminathan
Green Revolution has a significant impact on Indian agriculture.
- It increased the agricultural production due to HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds most notably in Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
- It made India world’s one of the largest agricultural nation from previously food deficient nation.
- It provided employment to a large number of people in various sectors
- It produced plants strong enough to withstand diseases and extreme climate
While it was highly effective in short period in the longer run it did more harm than good
- Due to high usage of chemical fertilizers the soil eroded the fertility dropped and the ground water contaminated
- It created disparity between small farmers and large farmers
- It made plants more vulnerable to pests
We can all agree it had it’s own limitations and success
We learnt many lessons from this
- Many farmers started shifting to organic farming
- It made India self sufficient
- We started developing even better technology for agriculture
Modernization can have both positive and negative effects on underprivileged people and indigenous communities. Positive Effects: 1. Access to Services : Modernization often brings improved access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure, which can benefit marginalized communities. 2. Economic ORead more
Modernization can have both positive and negative effects on underprivileged people and indigenous communities.
Positive Effects:
1. Access to Services : Modernization often brings improved access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure, which can benefit marginalized communities.
2. Economic Opportunities : New technologies and industries can create job opportunities and boost local economies.
Negative Effects:
1. Cultural Erosion : Rapid changes can threaten traditional practices, languages, and cultural identities of indigenous communities.
2. Economic Displacement : Modernization can lead to the displacement of communities from their land due to development projects or resource extraction.
3. Social Inequality : Benefits of modernization may not be evenly distributed, potentially exacerbating existing inequalities.