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drawback of first green revolution

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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