India has witnessed several Agricultural Revolutions aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and improving the overall well-being of the farming community. the table below lists some of the notable Agricultural Revolutions in India for various Kerala PSC exams.
List of Agricultural Revolutions in India
| Revolution | Year | Father of the Revolution | Products/Aim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Revolution | 1960-1970 | Dr. M.S. Swaminathan | Fertilizers / Wood Production |
| Green Revolution | 1966-1967 | Dr. M.S. Swaminathan | Integration of ecological principles in technology development |
| White Revolution (Operation Flood) | 1970-1996 | Dr. Varghese Kurien | Milk Production |
| Pink Revolution | 1970s | Durgesh Patel | Onion Production / Pharmaceuticals / Prawn Production |
| Blue Revolution | 1973-2022 | Dr. Arun Krishnan | Fish Production |
| Red Revolution | 1980s | Vishal Tewari | Meat Production / Tomato Production |
| Yellow Revolution | 1986-1990 | Sam Pitroda | Oilseed Production (Especially Mustard & Sunflower) |
| Golden Fiber Revolution | 1990s | – | Jute Production |
| Golden Revolution | 1991-2003 | Nirpakh Tutej | Fruits / Honey Production / Horticulture Development |
| Silver Revolution | 2000 | Indira Gandhi | Egg Production / Poultry Production |
| Silver Fiber Revolution | 2000 | – | Cotton |
| Rainbow Revolution | 2000 | Dr. Arun Krishnan | The first national agriculture policy. The integrated development of crop cultivation, horticulture, forestry, fishery, poultry, animal husbandry & food processing industry. |
| Protein Revolution | 2014-2020 | Coined by Narendra Modi & Arun Jaitely | Higher Production (Technology-driven 2nd Green Revolution) |
| Evergreen Revolution | 2017-2022 | Dr. M.S. Swaminathan | Overall Agricultural development |
| Black Revolution | – | Petroleum products | |
| Brown Revolution | – | Leather / Cocoa / Non-Conventional Products | |
| Round Revolution | 1965-2005 | – | Potato |
SideNotes:
- Father of Green Revolution – Norman Borlong.
- Father of Green Revolution (India) – M.S. Swaminathan.
- The highest milk-producing state in India is – Rajasthan.