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Highlight the social consequences of Green Revolution.

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Green Revolution: The fundamental change and phenomenal increase in food grain production in late 60?s in India has earned the name of Green Revolution. The word ?Green? here refers to the green fields of the countryside and ?revolution? indicates a substantial change.

The social consequences of Green Revolution in India:

(1) Green revolution has certainly improved the food situation in the country.

(2) It has solved the problem of hunger and has given a strong base to the Indian economy for farther growth.

(3) It has transformed the mindest of farmers.

(4) However, the impact of Green Revolution has not been equally favourable for all sections of agrarian population.

(5) India is a poor country. The new technology and other inputs such as improved seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, water, etc., are beyond the reach of small and marginal farmers.