Effects of green revolution on environment in india insights on india
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Positives of Green Revolution -
(a) India became self-sufficient in food production, thus being able to maintain its sovereignty.
(b) Was able to start welfare-programs, PDS, buffer stock for food security.
(c) Provided increased income, and prosperity to farmers.
(d) Increased yield and production
(e) Improved mechanization of farms
(f) Development of ancillary industries such as tractor repair shops, building of electricity and road infra structure in villages.
(g) Most important was the spread of green revolution slowly to all parts of India.
But, Green revolution came with a price. It has following side effects -
(a) Land degradation, salination of land due to excessive irrigation
(b) Decrease in ground-water table.
(c) Was more successful in North-western states of Punjab and Haryana, thus creating inter-regional skewed economic development.
(d) Increased the input cost to farming, thus badly affecting small farmers, who fell into debt trap due high cost of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.
(f) Eutrophication due to excessive use of fertilizers, poisoning of food due to pesticides, development of super-pests became a common phenomena
Green revolution was need of hour during 1970s. But its side effects have shown that we need sustainable farming practices such as organic manure, natural pests etc. in order to mitigate the bad effects of Green revolution and have a more secure agricultural sector.