Technological and Institutional Reforms
Agriculture is the source of livelihood for more than 60% of India’s population. After achieving independence from the British, several reforms such as consolidation of holdings, cooperation, abolition of zamindari, collectivization, etc. were introduced and prioritized.
- During the 60s and the 70s, The Green Revolution and the White Revolution (Operation Flood) were adopted to improve the agriculture sector.
- In the 1980s and the 1990s, a comprehensive land development program that consisted of both technical and institutional reforms was introduced. Some of the major initiatives that were undertaken were the establishment of Grameen banks, providing crop insurance against natural calamities like floods, cyclones, drought, fire, and disease, and giving loans to farmers at lower interest rates through cooperative societies and banks.
- Schemes like Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) were introduced by the Indian government to help the farmers.
- Government initiatives like minimum support prices, and remunerative and procurement prices for important crops provide protection to farmers from possible exploitations from speculators and middlemen.
Read in Detail- Technological and Institutional Reforms of Agriculture
CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 – Agriculture
CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture is about agriculture and the agricultural sector in India. Agriculture is the prime activity of the economy of India and produces raw materials for various types of industries. We will focus on and study the types of farming, cropping patterns, and also the various major crops that are grown in India. We will also learn about the contribution of agriculture to the national economy, to employment, and also about the outputs emerging from agriculture.
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Table of Content
- Topics Covered in Chapter 4 Agriculture of Class 10
- Highlights of Chapter 4- Agriculture
- CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture
- Types of Farming
- Cropping Pattern
- Major Crops
- Food Crops other than grains
- Non-Food Crops
- Technological and Institutional Reforms
- Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment, and Output
- Food Security
- Impact of Globalization on Agriculture