Describe the technological and institutional reforms done in agriculture
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Answer:
The technological and institutional reforms made in the
field of agriculture are :
(a) Land reforms : Collectivization, consolidation of
holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari.
(b) Agricultural
reforms : Green Revolution and White Revolution.
(c) Land development
programmes : Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone etc.,
establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing
loans.
(d) Issuing of Kisan
Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc.
(e) Special weather
bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.
Answer:
The various technological and institutional reforms consist of various measures taken by the Central and State governments from time to time. Flooding of fields with water is now being replaced by drip irrigation and the use of sprinklers. Chemical fertilizers are being used on a large scale, to increase the farm yields.