The White Revolution was most successful in the Western part of India. Discuss the factors for this regional success of the White Revolution.
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White revolution evolved under aegis of Verghese Kurien in late 1970s, which increased per capita milk production availability from 118 gm to 141 gm.
Factors for Regional success:
Milk revolution available of livestock => Maharashtra, the slack soil and black plateau are not agriculturally rich, so livestock farming is main economic activity => presence of buffalo, dairy => natural production of milk.
not receive the benefit of green evolution => growing dissident among farmers => dupe conditions for alternative. Presence of infrastructure for milk processing => distribution channels due to relatively better industrialization of Maharashtra - Gujarat region.
Therefore, the western region of India utilized maximum benefit of milk revolution - however, similar cooperative farming was also successful in dell eg: Mother Dairy.
Conclusion
The western region of India utilized maximum benefit of milk revolution - however, similar cooperative farming was also successful in dell eg: Mother Dairy.
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Map of India showing Maharashtra region highlighted
- Mentions key figure (Verghese Kurien)
- Provides specific production increase data
- Links geographical factors to economic activities
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Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Industries
White Revolution and regional development
Factors for White Revolution success in Western India
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