GREEN REVOLUTION

By: Rohit ChauhanBBA 3rd Sem

INTRODUCTION Green revolution promoted the use of high yielding

variety seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and promoted irrigation facilities.

Green revolution has given boost to the production of wheat in the first stage and production of rice in the second stage.

The aim of green revolution is to promote both agriculture production and productivity.

The green revolution is also named as seed-water- fertilizer-pesticide-technology.

Green revolution was introduced in the form of a package programme.

MEANING OF GREEN REVOLUTION Green revolution implies large increase in

agriculture production which is the result of new agricultural strategy it mean

(1) marked improvement in agricultural production

(2) sustenance of higher level of agricultural production over a fairly long-period of time.

In short, green revolution means significant increase in agricultural production in the sixties consequent upon the adoption of new agricultural strategy and use of HYV (high yielding variety) seeds and chemical fertilizers.

CAUSES OF GREEN REVOLUTION High yielding varieties of seeds Chemical fertilizers Irrigation Multiple cropping Modern agricultural machinery Credit facilities Agricultural research Plant protection Marketing facilities Price incentive Rural electrification Soil conservation Crop insurance

EFFECTS OF GREEN REVOLUTION

Green revolution has influenced Indian economy in many ways :-

Increase in production Capitalistic farming Effect on rural employment Prosperity of farmers Reduction in imports of food grains Development of industries Effect on prices Basis for economic growth Effect on consumer Effect on planning Increase in trade Ploughing back of profit

ARGUMENTS AGAINST GREEN REVOLUTION

Limited crops

Limited area

Benefit to rich farmers only

Unemployment

Less growth rate of agricultural production

Increase in economic inequality

Black marketing of farm inputs

No significant improvement in irrigation facilities

ARGUMENTS IN FAVOUR OF GREEN REVOLUTION

Not only the rich farmers are benefitted

No economic and social imbalance

False fear of rise in unemployment

False fear of over production

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS OF GREEN REVOLUTION

Wider area

Extension of irrigated area

Green revolution for small farmers also

Multiple cropping

Integrated farm policy

Modifications in new agricultural strategy

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS OF GREEN REVOLUTION

Land reforms

Promoting agricultural research and education

Labour intensive technique

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