With which crop has Green Revolution been associated?

Key Points

• The Green Revolution in India was primarily focused on increasing agricultural production through the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation methods.
• Wheat was the major crop associated with the Green Revolution, and its production increased significantly during this period.
• The Green Revolution was introduced during the 1960s under the leadership of M.S. Swaminathan, the "Father of the Green Revolution in India."
• The revolution helped India achieve self-sufficiency in food grains and reduced its dependence on imports.

Important Points

• The Green Revolution primarily benefited northern states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh due to better infrastructure and irrigation facilities.
• It focused on food crops like wheat and rice, but wheat was the centerpiece of the revolution.
• The revolution also led to rural prosperity in some regions but created disparities in others due to uneven distribution of resources.