Question

How did the Green Revolution benefit the farmers? Explain in brief.

Answer 1

• Increased crop production and productivity led to higher incomes for farmers.
• Farmers were able to cultivate more than one crop per year due to faster-growing HYV seeds.
• There was a positive change in farmers’ outlook and a rise in marketable surplus (the portion sold in the market), allowing farmers to earn more revenue.
• The Green Revolution helped build buffer stocks of foodgrains that the government could use in times of shortage.
• It contributed to reducing rural poverty in some states and brought scientific methods to farming.