In India, Colour revolution are not political movements but sector specific initiative aimed at boosting production and self-reliance in agriculture, dairy, fisheries, and related fields. Each revolution is known by a color and represents a major developments program that changed the country’s economy and made India self-reliant in different sectors.
Different colour revolutions in India is used for different purposes and it will help you in CUET, AMU, JMI and General Awareness in different examination. So one need to remember all for upcoming examinations if they are preparing for SSC, UPSC, CUET, or any competitive examinations.
Different colour revolutions in India
Each sector symbolise a particular sector of development.
| Color | Revolution types | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Green Revolution | ||
| White Revolution | ||
| Blue Revolution | ||
| Yellow Revolution | ||
| Grey Revolution | ||
| Golden Revolution | ||
| Pink Revolution | ||
| Rainbow Revolution | ||
| Brown Revolution | ||
| Silver Revolution | ||
| Black Revolution | ||
| Red Revolution |
Green Revolution
Sector: Agriculture (Food Grains)
Field: Food grain production
Main Crops: wheat and rice
Period: Mid 1960s onwards
Started by: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
Objective: To Increase food grain production using high yield variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation.
Impacts: Increase crop yield, rural employment, and modernisation of Indian Agriculture. Transformed India from a food-deficient to a food surplus nation.
Major States: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
White Revolution
Field: Dairy production (milk and milk products)
Started by: Dr. Verghese Kurien – ” Father of White Revolution”
Initiative: Operation Flood
Explanation :
Objective: To make India the largest producer of milk and promote rural Income.
Impact: Created the world largest dairy development program.
Blue Revolution
Field: Fisheries and aquaculture
Objective: Increase fish production through better breeding, aquaculture, and marine resources. It also improved the livelihood of coastal and inland fishing communities.
Result: India became one of the top fish producing nation globally.
Impact: Boosted export income and improved protein supplies in diets.
Yellow Revolution
Field: Oilseed production (Mustard, Sunflower, Soyabean etc.)
Started :1986-1997 under the Technology Mission on Oilseeds.
Objective : To reduce dependence on Imported edible oils.
Grey Revolution
Field: Fertilizers/ wool production (context varies by region)
Objective: Diversify agriculture beyond grains and promote horticulture crops.
Golden Revolution
Field: Horticulture, fruits, vegetables, honey, and floriculture
Objective: Diversify agriculture beyond grains and promote horticultural crops.
Period: 1991-2003
Pink Revolution
Field: Meat, Poultry, and Shrimp production
Objective: Modernisation of meat processing and export industries.
Rainbow Revolution
Field: Integrated development of agriculture and allied sectors
Concept: Combine all revolutions – green, white, blue, yellow, etc. –
Objective: holistic and sustainable agricultural development.
Brown Revolution
Field: Leather, cocoa, or non-traditional agriculture (especially in NE India)
Objective: Development of leather processing and non-traditional crops.
Silver Revolution
Field: Egg and Poultry production
Objective: Increase egg production using modern poultry techniques
Impacts: Improved nutrition and rural employment
Black Revolution
Field: Petroleum and crude oil
Objective: Increase domestic oil production and reduce import dependency
Associated With: Oil exploration and energy security
Red Revolution
Field: Meat and Tomato production
Objective: Increase production of meat and tomatoes through better processing and supply chains.
Impacts: Growth in food processing and agro-industries
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