Describe the strategy adopted by the government to promote the Green Revolution.

In India, the era of the green revolution is referred to as the period of changes in agricultural practices like using high yielding seeds, tractors, pesticides, etc these were developed by Indian scientist M S Swaminathan, also referred to as the father of the green revolution.

a. As per the recommendation of an expert committee, the government introduced farming modernization in seven states and termed it as an intensive area development program.

b. The high yield seeds were provided to the marginal farmers later and the government took care of their expenses.

c. The subsidy was provided on pesticides.