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Annapurna Singh

Question Q.6Discuss the factors for the regional success of the White Revolution in western IndiaGS3GS1

The White Revolution was most successful in the Western part of India. Discuss the factors for this regional success of the White Revolution. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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Introduction

White revolution lead to India becoming self sufficient in milk production.

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Main Body

Factors for success in Western India:

1Growth rate by AMUL at Anand village in Gujarat
2Pre-existing wealthy class for impetus to the revolution
3Replication of green revolution model with better diffusion to poor class
4Women in the region had greater freedom compared to other regions
5Cooperative network was strong here
6Infrastructure availability leads at connected that led to quick dispersal of the movement
7Govt. efforts acted as a boost to provide philp to the movement - (ex: subsidies on land & electricity)
8Presence of capitalist class in the region that sustained the model.

This mov. inspired several others like Sudha (Bihar) & Nandini (Karnataka) & caused a spread effect.

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Diagram

Diagram showing the region (Western India) where White Revolution was most successful, with AMUL at Anand village marked

  • Identifies key institution (AMUL) and location (Anand)
  • Mentions both socio-economic and social factors
  • Recognizes role of women participation
  • Notes the Green Revolution model influence

Topper

Annapurna Singh

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Agricultural Revolutions and Rural Development

White Revolution - regional success factors

Writing Stats

128

Total words

9

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