Question

What are the technological and institutional reforms done in the field of agriculture in 1960 and 1970 meritnation?

Answer 1

Agriculture is considered to be the backbone of India with two-third of population being dependent on it. Since agriculture provides livelihood to more than 60% of its population  certain technical and institutional reforms have been introduced:
a.   In realizing the importance of agriculture government introduced number of Land Reforms which was the main focus of first five year plans like abolition of zamindari, collectivization etc. 
b. Likewise in 1960’s and 70’s government focused on green revolution which turned out to be partial revolution as only few states  like Punjab , Haryana benefited from it. 
c.Schemes like Kissan Credit Card or providing minimum support price, remunerative and procurement prices for important crops have been initiated by the government .
d.  In an effort to increase agriculture’s share to the national economy government has made concerted efforts .
to modernize it. Like, establishment of Indian council of Agricultural research, agricultural universities, horticulture development etc.
e. Agrarian help line services have also been introduced to provide assistance to farmers.
f. The above reforms have helped in introduction of latest technology, have enhanced production of crops.
g. It has helped in generating awareness among farmers, provide easy credit etc.