Question Q.6GS1GS1
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
Main Body
White Revolution as Operation Flood was a cooperative movement which was initiated by Varghese Kurien making India a unit of dairy production.
White revolution - successful in Western India
1Presence of Haldiwans and other communities in West.
2Higher dependence on pasturalism than on settled agriculture.
3Culture of mixed farming in West India.
4Presence of indigenous breeds like fish.
5Flourishing women participation making the movement in society.
6Presence of cooperatives like KAIRA to spearhead the movement.
The factors listed ensured emergence of AMUL land led to success of White revolution in West India, particularly Gujarat (Anand).
Why Green Revolution not to other region
1Excessive focus on food grains, due to Green revolution.
2Food cooperative culture in North India during 1960s, 1970s.
3Lack of innovative leadership.
How to ensure Green Revolution not to other region
1SHGs and FPOs to be equipped with cold storage chains
2Indigenous cow breed resistant to diseases promoted by Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
3Better fodder cultivation strategies to complement livestock grazing.
White Revolution 2.0 - certain aim to promote mixed farming on double an farmers income.
189 words8 paragraphs
- Correctly identifies Varghese Kurien and Operation Flood
- Enumerates regional factors clearly
- Mentions KAIRA cooperative
- Acknowledges women's role
- Provides reasons for limited success in other regions
- Proposes concrete measures for expansion
- References current schemes and initiatives
- Concluding vision about White Revolution 2.0
Topper
Vishnu Sasikumar
AIR 312023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence development and reforms
White Revolution - regional success in Western India
Writing Stats
189
Total words
8
Paragraphs
policy-oriented, comparative
Tone