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India’s Pioneers in Water Engineering and Agriculture

Visvesvaraya and Swaminathan: India’s Pioneers in Water Engineering and Agriculture

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Introduction India’s journey toward modernization and self-reliance has been guided by visionary leaders whose scientific and technological contributions transformed the nation’s economic, agricultural, and industrial foundations. Two such towering personalities are Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya and Dr. Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, whose groundbreaking work in water engineering and agricultural science respectively laid the foundations for India’s development…

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Drawbacks of the First Green Revolution in India

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Introduction The Green Revolution refers to the period during the 1960s and 1970s when India adopted new agricultural technologies, including high-yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation techniques. The primary aim was to overcome chronic food shortages and make India self-sufficient in food grain production. Led by scientists such as M.S. Swaminathan,…

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Tricolour Revolution in India

Tricolour Revolution in India: Meaning, Components, and Impact

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Introduction Agriculture has always played a central role in India’s economic development, food security, and rural livelihood. Over the years, India has witnessed multiple agricultural revolutions such as the Green Revolution (cereals), White Revolution (milk), Blue Revolution (fisheries), and others. Each of these revolutions transformed specific sectors of agriculture and contributed to the nation’s self-reliance….

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E-NAM and Agricultural Market Reforms in India

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Introduction Agriculture plays a critical role in India’s economy, employing nearly half of the population and contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP. However, despite its importance, the agricultural sector has long struggled with issues such as poor market access, price volatility, and lack of transparency. One of the most significant reforms in recent years has…

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