INTRODUCTION
Major part of the Indian economy is constituted by agriculture itself. Agriculture is a major source of food supply all over the nation. During independence agriculture was totally backward, orthodox farming techniques were used which resulted in low productivity of land. Small landholdings of farmers restricted efficient cultivation. Agriculture during independence was overcrowded which turned to low per capita income and reduced labour productivity. Agriculture depends upon nature and due to uncertainty of rain or heavy floods resulted in damage of productivity. High yielding seeds were not present which did not improve the production quality.
GREEN REVOLUTION
During the year 1966-67 new agricultural techniques were adopted in India during the third five year plan to enhance the production of agriculture. High yield seeds, irrigation canals, and better fertilisers were used. This resulted in an increase of agricultural outputs especially of food grains in a very short period of time which was hailed as the Green Revolution.
IMPACT OF GREEN REVOLUTION :-
- INCREASE IN PRODUCTION :- With the introduction of the green revolution the agricultural sector saw a boom within a short period of time. Wheat production drew the maximum benefit from this. Grain production was enlarged with the help green revolution.
- IMPROVED THE STANDARD OF LIVING :- Due to high production the financial position of farmers was improved which raised their standard of living in society.
- ENLRAGED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES :- With the new strategies introduced in agriculture the employment in the same sector got increased, job opposing rural areas got expanded.
- REDUCTION IN FOOD GRAIN IMPORT :- Increase in production led in decline of imports of food grains and India became self sufficient and hold the position to even export the food grains.
- CAPITALISTIC FARMING :- Farmers with landholdings of more than 10 hectres got largely benefited from Green Revolution by investing large amount of Finance in different I puts such as fertilisers, machines, HYV seeds etc which encourage capitalistic farming.
- INDUSTRIAL GROWTH :- Green revolution not only boosted agriculture production but enlraged the industrial sector. With the introduction of Green Revolution the demand fur large machines increased like electric motors, diesel engines, thresher, tractors, etc which was produced by Industries. It boosted the agro based Industries.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion it can be concluded that how GREEN revolution changed the production of agriculture outputs from low to High. It gave new shape to agricultural sector in India and improved the quality of production. Imports of food grains changed into exports of grains. Agro based Industries also saw a boost.
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The Sikhs of the Punjab (The New Cambridge History of India)