Question

"The Government of India had introduced various institutional and technological reforms to improve agriculture in the $1980$s and $1990$s." Support this statement with examples.

Answer 1

• The technological advancement gave birth to Green Revolution, White Revolution or Operation Flood. The Government abolished the Zamindari system. Land Reforms and consolidation of landholdings started after independence.
• Radio and television informed the farmers about the new improved techniques of farming whereas Rural banks, cooperative societies and Kisan Credit Card ensured easy availability of funds to farmers.
• Agriculture was the backbone of the Indian economy. Considering the importance of agriculture, the Government of India took steps to modernize agriculture. Eventually, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established.
• Kissan Credit Card (KCC), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) are some other schemes introduced by the Government of India for the benefit of the farmers.