A Study on The Impact of The Green Revolution on Agricultural Output and Its Role in Supporting Sustainable Agriculture in India

Abstract

India is one of the world's largest agrarian economies and agricultural commodity producers. However, the country's ability to meet domestic food demand continues to lag behind its expanding population. The gap between population increases and food grain production is large. To overcome this issue and avoid food scarcity, current technology and tactics must be implemented. The Green Revolution, a new agricultural policy launched in 1965, aimed to enhance rice and wheat production and thereby reduce hunger and poverty. This study investigates the long-term effects of Green Revolution tactics on agricultural productivity and production in India. The paper analyzes the influence of these strategies on wheat and rice production and productivity using secondary data from credible sources, as well as statistical and econometric tools. The findings of the study show that the annual growth rate of the population began to decline after 1971, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.29 Percent. The annual growth rate of food grain output fluctuates, and the compound annual growth rate has been 25.42 percent across the years.