The Green Revolution in India involved the adoption of new technologies, including high-yielding crop varieties, improved irrigation methods, pesticides, and fertilizers, which significantly increased agricultural production, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
Who is called the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Production and Productivity Trends)
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