Green Revolution
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Golden Revolution
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The introduction of High-Yielding Varieties (HYV) of seeds and the increased use of fertilisers, pesticides and irrigation facilities which led to substantial increase in output of cereals is known as the Green Revolution.
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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.
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It led to increase in the production of rice and wheat.
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It led to increase in the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers aromatic plants, spices, etc.
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Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in the production of foodgrains.
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Golden Revolution made India a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices.
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Green Revolution provided food security and raised agricultural incomes.
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Golden Revolution provided nutrition and sustainable livelihood options.
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