S.N. | Green Revolution | Golden Revolution |
(i) | The introduction of High-Yielding Varieties (HYV) of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers, pesticides arid irrigation facilities are known as the Green Revolution. | The rapid growth in the production of diverse horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices and plantation crops is known as Golden Revolution. |
(ii) | It led to increase in the production, especially, of rice and wheat | It led to Increase in production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, aromatic plants spices, etc. |
(iii) | Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in the production of foodgrains. | Golden Revolution made India a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices. |
(iv) | Green Revolution provided food security and raised agricultural incomes. | Golden Revolution provided nutrition and sustainable livelihood options. |