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Green Revolution:
The green revolution is the significant
increase in agricultural productivity
resulting from the introduction of high -
yield varieties of grains , use of
pesticides , and improved management
techniques.

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 In 1965 the present government of
Mrs . Indira Gandhi decided to take a
major step on present Agriculture
condition .
 Thus "Green Revolution" was applied to
the period from 1967 to 1978 basically in
parts of Punjab and Haryana .
 At this stage the Green Revolution was
concern only with Wheat & Rice .

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Dr.M S Swaminathan
from India led the
Green Revolution as
the Project Director.
&
Dr. Norman Borlaug
from Mexico
supported the Green
Revolution through
the introduction of
high yielding variety
of wheat seeds.

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Green Revolution
Continued expansion of farming
areas
Double-cropping existing
farmland
Using seeds with improved
genetics.

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The introduction of high-yielding
varieties of seeds after 1965 and the
increased use of fertilizers and
irrigation.
Provided the increase in production
needed to make India self-sufficient in
food grains, thus improving
agriculture in India.
It introduced the new techniques and
machinary to farmers

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• Statistical Result
• Economic Result
• Sociological Result
• Political Result

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• The Green Revolution resulted in a
record grain output of 131 million tons
in 1978-79.
• This established India as one of the
world's biggest agricultural producers.
• No other country in the world, which
attempted the Green Revolution
recorded such level of success.

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• The increase in irrigation created
need of new dams to harness
monsoon water.
• This in turn boosted industrial
growth, created jobs and improved
the quality of life of the people
• India paid back all loans taken from
the World Bank for the purpose of
the Green Revolution.

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• The Green Revolution created plenty
of jobs not only for agricultural
workers but also industrial workers
• By the creation of lateral facilities
such as factories and hydro-electric
power stations help to uplift the
social as well as the economic
condition .

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• India transformed itself from a
starving nation to an exporter of food.
• Green Revolution was one factor that
made Mrs Indira Gandhi (1917-84)
and her party, a very powerful
political force in India

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• The Green Revolution, howsoever
impressive, but NOT succeeded in
making India totally and
permanently self-sufficient in food.
• In terms of crops, it remains largely
confined to foodgrains only.
• Only Punjab and Haryana states
showed best results of Green
Revolution.

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 The new farming techniques, has given birth
to the serious pollution of drinking water causing
cancer and other diseases.
A recent Punjabi University study found
a high rate of genetic damage among
farmers, which was attributed to
pesticide use.
 The new organic farmers
cite, fertilizer, and pesticides, and chemical
used are ruining the soil.

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Proper planning and Implementation
of Agriculural Plan .
Avoiding access use of chemical
fertilizers and Pesticides .
Proper irregation systems so that
water wastage can be controlled .
Frequent Pollution Control Check of
the soil should be done .

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