The concept of “Green Revolution” refers to the “introduction of new species of crops and new techniques leading to greater crop yields. This term actually denotes the well-marked improvement in the agricultural production in a short period and the sustenance of a high level of agricultural production over a fairly long period of time. Since the mid 1960s, the traditional agricultural practices have gradually been replaced by modern technology and farm practices in India, a veritable revolution, namely “green revolution” is taking place in our country. Initially, the new technology was tried in 1960-61 as a pilot project in about seven districts.
Later on, the “high-yielding varieties programme” (HYVP) was extended to cover the entire country. It must be admitted that the HYVPs revolutionized the agricultural production. Hence, it came to be known as “green revolution”. The main aspect of green revolution consists in agricultural production and extensive use of technology. The revolution also basically encouraged private investment in agriculture. The “green revolution” has taken place in India in 1967-68 and continued for about 10 years. It is expected that general trend is likely to continue in future also. It has occurred in the States such as Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The high-yielding varieties have been tried in the case of wheat, rice, jowar, sugarcane, maize, millet, etc.
Later on, the “high-yielding varieties programme” (HYVP) was extended to cover the entire country. It must be admitted that the HYVPs revolutionized the agricultural production. Hence, it came to be known as “green revolution”. The main aspect of green revolution consists in agricultural production and extensive use of technology. The revolution also basically encouraged private investment in agriculture. The “green revolution” has taken place in India in 1967-68 and continued for about 10 years. It is expected that general trend is likely to continue in future also. It has occurred in the States such as Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The high-yielding varieties have been tried in the case of wheat, rice, jowar, sugarcane, maize, millet, etc.