Question: Golden Revolution is related to
Options:
Fisheries Production
Food Processing
Potato Production
Fruit Production
→ The period between 1991 – 2003 was regarded as the golden revolution period marked by increased productivity in the areas of horticulture, honey, and fruit production.
→ During this period, the investment planned in the horticulture segment became highly productive.
→ India became the world leader in the production of a variety of fruits like coconut, mangoes, cashew nuts, and more.
→ The sector emerged as a sustainable livelihood option and became the second-largest producer of vegetables and fruits.
→ Economic conditions of many farmers who were engaged in horticulture improved.
→ Nirpakh Tutej is considered as the Father of The Golden Revolution in India.
Other revolutions in India:
→ Green Revolution: Food grain production
→ White Revolution: Milk production
→ Blue Revolution: Fish production
→ Brown Revolution: Food processing
→ Black Revolution: Petroleum products
→ Round Revolution: Potato production
→ Pink Revolution: Prawn/Onion production
→ Red Revolution: Meat/Tomato production
→ Yellow Revolution: Oilseed (Mustard) production
→ Grey Revolution: Fertilizer production
→ Silver Revolution: Eggs/Poultry production
→ Rainbow Revolution: All sectors of agriculture