The Green Revolution was a turning point in India’s agriculture. It helped the country become self-sufficient in food production. In this guide, we will explore the details of the Green Revolution, its achievements, and important points related to it.
Starting Point: Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, celebrated the Green Revolution by launching a stamp called ‘Wheat Revolution’ in July 1968. This highlighted the achievements in wheat production.
Raised Food Production: Food production increased significantly. In 2020-21, India produced 310 million tonnes of foodgrains. By 2021-22, this rose to 315 million tonnes.
Regional Growth:
Self-sufficiency: Since the early 1970s, India avoided famine even during bad weather. The country diversified its crop production.
Here’s a table showing food grain production from 1960-61 to 2021-22:
| Year | Production (Million Tonnes) |
|---|---|
| 1960-61 | 80 |
| 1970-71 | 108 |
| 1980-81 | 130 |
| 1990-91 | 176 |
| 2000-01 | 196 |
| 2010-11 | 245 |
| 2011-12 | 259 |
| 2012-13 | 257 |
| 2013-14 | 265 |
| 2014-15 | 252 |
| 2015-16 | 252 |
| 2016-17 | 276 |
| 2017-18 | 277 |
| 2018-19 | 281 |
| 2019-20 | 297 |
| 2020-21 | 310 |
| 2021-22 | 315 |
During this period, the production of foodgrains more than tripled. This shows significant improvements in farming practices and productivity over the years.
The government designed a food security system to ensure food availability. This system has two main parts:
Buffer Stock: It is a reserve of food grains, such as wheat and rice. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) buys these from farmers who produce more than enough.
Public Distribution System: This system sells food at lower prices to people in need.
Buffer Stock is foodgrain stored by the government. The FCI buys wheat and rice from farmers at a Minimum Support Price (MSP). This encourages farmers to grow more. The buffer stock helps distribute food to areas where it is needed and during emergencies.
In which year did India cross 200 million tonnes in food grain production?
Which decade saw the highest decadal increase in food grain production?
Is food production increase consistent in India since 2000-01?
What is the role of the Food Corporation of India (FCI)?
Why does the government create buffer stock?
This lesson helps you understand the Green Revolution’s impact on food security in India. Remember, it is essential to appreciate the efforts that made India self-sufficient in food production!
