Major Agricultural Revolutions in India
| Name of Revolution | Field / Sector | Pioneer / Initiator | Key Focus / Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Revolution | Food grains (mainly wheat & rice) | Dr. M. S. Swaminathan (India), inspired by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug | Introduction of HYV seeds, fertilizers, irrigation — Increased food grain production. |
| White Revolution | Milk production | Dr. Verghese Kurien | Operation Flood program — made India the largest milk producer. |
| Blue Revolution | Fish production | Dr. H. Fishery sector (term by Dr. Arun Krishnan) | Development of aquaculture and inland fisheries. |
| Yellow Revolution | Oilseed production | Sam Pitroda (linked to communication revolution) | Enhanced oilseed productivity (sunflower, mustard, etc.). |
| Brown Revolution | Leather and cocoa production | — | Focus on leather processing and cocoa production. |
| Golden Revolution | Horticulture, fruits, honey production | Dr. K. L. Chadha | Boost in horticultural crops and honey production. |
| Silver Revolution | Egg and poultry production | — | Rapid increase in egg and poultry production. |
| Grey Revolution | Fertilizer production | — | Focused on balanced and efficient fertilizer use. |
| Pink Revolution | 1️⃣ Meat and poultry products (mainly pork) 2️⃣ Also used for pharmaceuticals and onions |
— | Modernization of meat and food processing sector. |
| Round Revolution | Potato production | Dr. K. L. Chadha | Improved techniques in potato cultivation and storage. |
| Black Revolution | Petroleum / Crude oil | — | Increased petroleum exploration and production. |
| Red Revolution | Meat and tomato production | Dr. Jagdish Prasad | Boost in meat and tomato output. |
| Rainbow Revolution | Integrated agriculture (overall development) | — | Combination of all revolutions in agriculture and allied sectors. |
| Evergreen Revolution | Sustainable agriculture | Dr. M. S. Swaminathan | Productivity increase without ecological harm — sustainable food security. |
| Gene Revolution | Genetic engineering in crops | — | Use of biotechnology and GM crops (e.g., Bt cotton). |
| Bio Revolution | Biotechnology and bio-resources | — | Development through biotechnology innovations. |
| Information Revolution | Use of ICT in agriculture | Sam Pitroda (Communication Revolution) | Use of digital technology in farm management and advisory services. |
| Protein Revolution | Pulses and protein-rich crops | Union Budget (2014–15) | Focus on increasing pulses and protein intake. |
| Silver Fiber Revolution | Cotton production | — | Modernization and increase in cotton productivity. |
| Water Revolution / Jal Kranti | Water conservation in agriculture | Govt. of India | Efficient irrigation and water-use management. |
