Yellow Revolution: The Yellow Revolution Launched in 1986-87, aimed to boost India’s edible oilseed production, particularly mustard and sesame, to achieve self-sufficiency. Nicknamed after the golden hues of these crops, it targeted nine oilseeds including groundnut, soybean, and sunflower. Led by Sam Pitroda, the initiative focused on introducing high-yielding varieties, expanding farmland dedicated to oilseeds, and promoting modern agricultural practices.
While achieving complete self-reliance proved elusive, the Yellow Revolution did succeed in doubling oilseed production within a decade. This not only reduced dependence on imports but also empowered farmers and strengthened rural economies. Although challenges like market volatility and inadequate storage persist, the Yellow Revolution remains a significant milestone in India’s agricultural journey.
The initiative launched between 1986 and 1987 to boost the production of edible oil, particularly mustard and sesame seeds, aiming for self-sufficiency, is referred to as the Yellow Revolution. Sam Pitroda is credited as the driving force behind the Yellow Revolution in India. This revolution focuses on nine oilseeds, namely groundnut, mustard, soybean, safflower, sesame, sunflower, niger, linseed, and castor.
In 1986, India launched the “Oil Technological Mission” to ensure the success of the Yellow Revolution. This initiative introduced several hybrid seeds of mustard and sesame to significantly increase edible oil production.
Here are the Positive Aspects of the Yellow Revolution:
Sudden increase in production of edible oil because of plantation of hybrid oil seeds like mustard, sesame, etc., and this further termed as Yellow revolution. Initially, it was started in Portuguese.
The father of the Yellow revolution is Shashank Pandey Rajawar and he is from Madhya Pradesh, Satna district.
The changes which occurred in India because of the yellow revolution are an increased use in the improved oilseeds production technology, sudden expansion in cultivated areas, and an increase in the price support policy
Some major agricultural revolutions in the country are: Golden Revolution, Grey Revolution Black Revolution in India, Pink Revolution in India, Silver Revolution in India, Green Revolution, Blue Revolution, White Revolution, etc.
The missions which were started during the Yellow revolution are: Agricultural Research and Education, Agriculture and Cooperation (DoAC), Civil Supplies (DoCS), and Commerce (DoC), Science and Technology (DST). All these missions were initiated to help in increasing the production of oilseeds.
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