Geography
What was the impact of Green Revolution on Indian agriculture?
Answer
Green Revolution had the following impact on Indian agriculture -
- It enabled Indian agriculture to change from subsistence to commercial and market-oriented.
- It led to the development of intensive agricultural production system that increased production and paved the way for self-sufficiency in respect of food grains.
- The adoption of new technology under Green Revolution created more employment opportunities in agriculture sector.
- It enabled the farmers to obtain increasing returns from agriculture by greater utilisation of agricultural inputs.
- It increased rural prosperity.