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C. Green Revolution

Green Revolution in India is known to reduce the dependence of India on foreign aids for the supply of food grains during the agricultural crises like droughts, floods etc. and envisaged to make India self dependent and self sustained nation in terms of food grains availability.

 

Prevailing Conditions before the introduction of Green Revolution:Initiatives prior to Green Revolution to boost Agriculture:Introduction of Green Revolution in India:Significant government initiatives during Green Revolution Period:Positive impact of Green Revolution:♤ Increase in income of farmers led to the demand for factory produced consumer durablesNegative impacts of the Green Revolution: