Question

What is green revolution? what programmes was launched in the 1980s and 1990s for improvement of agriculture?

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GREEN REVOLUTION :

The Green Revolution in India refers to a period when Indian agriculture was converted into an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technology such as the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers. It was mainly found by M.S. Swaminathan. This was part of the larger Green revolution endeavor initiated by Norman Borlaug, which leveraged agricultural research and technology to increase agricultural productivity in the developing world.

PROGRAMMES LAUNCHED IN THE

1980s AND 1990s FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE ARE :

INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS :

1. A comprehensive land development programme was initiated.
2. Establishment of gramin cooperative societies and banks providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest .

TECHNOLOGICAL REFORMS :

1. HYV seeds or chemical fertilisers were provided
2. Methods of irrigation modernised.
3. Latest agricultural equipments were introduced.

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