This document discusses M.S. Swaminathan's contributions to the Green Revolution in India through the development and promotion of high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, and introduction of multiple cropping patterns and intensive agriculture using fertilizers and pesticides. The key methods used in the Green Revolution included the use of high-yielding seed varieties, adoption of multiple cropping systems, development of proper irrigation infrastructure, and increased use of fertilizers and pesticides to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security in India.
6. J.G. Harrar
The green revolutionis the phrase generally
used to describethe spectacular increase that
took place during1967-68 and is continuingin
the productionof foodgrains inIndia.
8. Methods used in Green
Revolution :
Double/Multiple Cropping System
Seed with Superior Genetics
Proper Irrigation System
High Yielding Variety of seeds
Use of Pesticides and fertilizers
Expansion of farming areas