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Describe any three technological and institutional reforms made in the field of agriculture in India.


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Agricultural development is described as the process of creating the circumstances for the agricultural potential to be realised. The accumulation of knowledge and the availability of technology, as well as the allocation of inputs and outputs, are among these conditions.

Agricultural development creates the right circumstances for farming so that crops may be planted, harvested, and processed efficiently, reducing poverty and saving lives. Pest control methods are used as part of agricultural growth.

Technological and institutional reforms made in the field of agriculture in India
Agriculture development implies giving assistance to farmers or crop producers by providing them various agricultural support. Providing security, helping in the research area, employing advanced techniques, checking pests and facilitating diversity all fall under the category of agriculture development.

(i) Land reforms: Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari.

(ii) Agricultural reforms: Green revolution and White revolution.

(iii) Land development programmes: Procurement for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone etc., establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing loans.

(iv) Issuing of Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc.

(v) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.


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