Which among the following states was chosen as the Initiation site in India for Green Revolution ?

🔑 Key Points
📌 Green Revolution
→ The Green Revolution in India was first introduced in Punjab in late 1966-67 as part of a development program by international donor agencies and the Government of India.
→ Initiated by Norman Borlaug in the 1960s, he is known as the "Father of the Green Revolution" globally.
→ In India, the Green Revolution was mainly led by M.S. Swaminathan.
→ It resulted in a significant increase in the production of food grains (especially wheat and rice) due to the introduction of high-yielding variety seeds.

🔑 Additional Information
🌟 Black Revolution
→ Aimed at increasing petroleum production by accelerating ethanol production and blending it with petrol to produce biodiesel.
→ Ethanol, a renewable energy source, is a by-product of sugar production from molasses.
→ The blending of ethanol with petrol has been practiced in the USA and Brazil for over 70 years.

🌟 Pink Revolution
→ Refers to the boom in export and production of meat in India.
→ Denotes the technological revolution in the poultry and meat processing sectors.

🌟 Grey Revolution
→ Associated with increased fertilizer production.
→ Highlights the potential negative effects of the Green Revolution in India, focusing on possible issues with agricultural equipment and methods.

🌟 Golden Fiber Revolution
→ Related to jute production in India.
→ During the industrial revolution, jute became a key raw material in the fabric industry and continues to be used for making strong threads and jute products.