Question

What are the technological and institutional reform for agriculture

Answer 1

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 2

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.