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Surabhi SrivastavaAIR 56· 2023

Question Q6GS3GS1

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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Introduction

The White Revolution was led by Dr. Verghese Kurien that propelled the milk production by leaps and bounds.

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Main Body

It was most successful in the Western part of India -

1Government policy of the states [e.g. Gujarat helped development]
2Presence of farmers cooperatives considering more than 40% in west and south zones
3Relative prosperity of farmers with the inventory of livestock
4Conducive market chain at the nearby cities
5The growing market of food processing industry
6Role of women in the success - considering more than 40% user women more
7Development of the 3-level model [District -> state -> nation]
8Minimal red tapism and easy procurement from farmer unless other states
9Less dissociation of political Utility

The model could not as successfully be [replicated] in other region owing to -

1lack of strong cooperative
2Political influence in the cooperatives
3Lack of ease of doing business
4Marginal farmers

The Amul, Nandini model serve as bulwark to improve status of farmers.

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Conclusion

The Amul, Nandini model serve as bulwark to improve status of farmers.

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Diagram

Hierarchical diagram showing three-level model: District -> state -> nation, with examples of Gujarat and Maharashtran regions

  • Clear identification of key success factors
  • References specific regional models (Amul, Nandini)
  • Mentions role of cooperatives comprehensively
  • Discusses both enablers and barriers
  • Acknowledges women's participation
  • Three-level hierarchical model explanation

Topper

Surabhi Srivastava

AIR 562023

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Agriculture and Food Systems

White Revolution

Regional success factors

Writing Stats

182

Total words

3

Paragraphs

Academic/Analytical

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