Agricultural Revolutions in India

Revolution is the term used to indicate a drastic change in something. The agricultural revolution in India refers to the significant change in agriculture production when there are discoveries or inventions, or when new technologies are implemented. Various Agricultural Revolutions occurred in India at various points in time, some due to sheer necessity, and some due to the determination and work of some individuals, and some by discovery or inventions. In this article, we shall see a list of Agricultural Revolutions in India and we shall look in detail about all the major Agricultural Revolutions in India.

Agricultural Revolutions in India 

Highlights of Major Agricultural Revolutions in India 

Protein Revolution

• Also Known as Technology-driven 2nd Green revolution. It was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
• A price Stabilization fund of Rs. 500 crore to help farmers deal with volatility also a TV Channel has been set up to provide Information to the Farmers about Water Conservation, Organic Farming, and other New Techniques.

Yellow Revolution

• This revolution was launched in order to increase the production of Edible Oilseeds (Especially Mustard and Sunflower).
• It was launched in the year of 1987. It is also known as the “People Power Revolution”
• Sam Pitroda father of the Yellow Revolution in India.
• The main contributors to Yellow Revolution are oilseeds production technology, price and market intervention support policy, expansion in area under oilseed, and institutional support.

Ever Green Revolution

• It intends to increase the Overall Production of Agriculture. It was introduced in the 11^th 5 year Plan.
• M.S Swaminathan, the Father of the Green Revolution in India, emphasized to Improve Productivity perpetuity without harming ecologically or Socially.

Black Revolution

• This is about the increase in the production of Crude Oil, Petroleum, and other related products.

Blue Revolution

• This revolution was launched in order to increase Fish Production or Aquaculture production.
• Aquaculture refers to the active culturing of creatures including all animals and plants, found in marine, brackish, or freshwaters.
• Dr. Arun Krishnsnan is known as the “Father of the Blue Revolution”.

Green Revolution

• The Main Purpose of this Revolution was to save a billion people from starvation.
• In this Advanced technologies have been implemented to increase the productivity in Agriculture.
• The Father of the Green revolution is Dr. Norman Borlaug.
• The Father of the Green Revolution in India is Dr. MS Swaminathan. 
• The term was coined by William Gaud.

White Revolution

• This revolution resulted in an increase in the production of Milk and Dairy Products.
• Dr. Verghese Kurien is the Father of the White Revolution in India and is known as the Milk Man of India.
• White Revolution is the Success Story of Dairy Co-Operative Movement in the country
• Operation Flood Program was launched by the National Dairy Development Board with international cooperation as part of the White Revolution to transform India into a milk exporting country from a milk deficient country.

Brown Revolution

• This revolution was launched in order to increase the production of Leather / Cocoa / Non-Conventional Products.
•  Tribal Areas of the Vishakapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh is the place where this revolution started.
• It was done to cater to the demand for coffee from developed countries. Tribal people were taught to grow and preserve coffee, which is socially responsible and eco-friendly coffee plantations.
• Dr. Hiralal Chaudari is known as the Father of the Brown Revolution.

Golden Revolution

• This revolution was launched to increase the production of Fruits, Honey Production and Horticulture development
• Nirpakh Tutej is the father of the Golden Revolution
• A Period Between 1993-2003 is referred to as the golden Revolution because of the huge increase in the Production of Fruits, Honey Production, and Horticulture Products.

Pink Revolution

• This revolution was launched in order to increase the production of Pharmaceutical, Onion, and prawn production in India.
• The Father of Pink Revolution is Dr. Durgesh Patel

Silver Revolution

• This revolution was launched to increase the production of Eggs & Poultry.
• Silver revolution is a part of animal husbandry which promotes the production of quality meat and eggs.
• This revolution was all about enhancing poultry farming which includes turkey, duck, chicken, goose, emu, quail, etc.
• As it was started at the time of prime ministership of Smt. Indira Gandhi, who is considered as the” Father of the Silver Revolution.”

Red Revolution

• This revolution was launched to increase Meat Production & Tomato Production. 
• Both tomatoes and meat are red in color, and so this is named as Red Revolution.
• Vishal Tewari is the father of the Red Revolution.

Round Revolution

• This revolution was launched to increase Potato Production. 
• Potato is one of the most important crops worldwide. Potato is a tuber that is famous for its nutritional value, with high potassium content, starch content, and rich in Vitamin C.

Rainbow Revolution

• It is an Integral Development Program of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, sugarcane, fishery, poultry, and animal husbandry.
• It is considered as 2nd Green Revolution.

Other Revolutions

• Almond Revolution – Spice Production
• Ambrosia Revolution – For Connecting Rivers
• Golden Fiber Revolution – Jute Production.
• Grey Revolution – Fertilizers production
• Silver Fiber Revolution – Cotton cultivation