Mod 6: Green Revolution in Bihar & BGREI

📖 Chapter 4 of 10 🧩 Module 7 of 33 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 3 MCQs

Topic Part 1 of 2

The first green revolution in India in the mid-sixties has been successful for dwarf high yielding varieties of wheat and rice. It was largely confined to north-western parts of the country. These traditional areas of green revolution are now facing crisis of sustainability.

Bihar was largely deprived of the benefits of first green revolution. However, now the state is at the threshold of leading Rainbow Revolution in the country. This revolution would be system based, sustainable and evergreen.

Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)

In order to reap the benefits of green revolution a new programme named Bringing Green Revolution in Eastern India (BGREI) has been launched Union Ministry of Agriculture. It will cover the states of Bihar, Eastern UP, Jharkhand, Assam, Chattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.

The major objectives of the Project are:

To enhance the productivity of rice, wheat, maize and pulse crops.

To improve soil health with the use of biofertilizers and micro-nutrients.

To increase the area of arhar and lentils inter crop.

To enhance water use efficiency by application of sprinkler and drip irrigation.

Mechanization of agriculture farms.

Reclamation of problematic soils by pyrites/phospho gypsum.

Farmers training for improved technology in farming practices.

The BGREI will involve improved infrastructure such as:

(a) irrigation facilities

(b) supply of quality seeds

(d) adequate farm machinery

(e) farmer friendly extension services

(f) marketing facilities to the farmers.

⭐ Key Points

To enhance the productivity of rice, wheat, maize and pulse crops.
To improve soil health with the use of biofertilizers and micro-nutrients.
To increase the area of arhar and lentils inter crop.
To enhance water use efficiency by application of sprinkler and drip irrigation.
Mechanization of agriculture farms.
Reclamation of problematic soils by pyrites/phospho gypsum.
Farmers training for improved technology in farming practices.

📌 One-line Q&A

To enhance the productivity of — rice, wheat, maize and pulse crops.
To improve soil health with — the use of biofertilizers and micro-nutrients.
To increase the area of — arhar and lentils inter crop.
To enhance water use efficiency by — application of sprinkler and drip irrigation.
Reclamation of problematic — soils by pyrites/phospho gypsum.
Farmers training for improved — technology in farming practices.

Questions 3 MCQs

Answer this question, then use Next.

Question 1: Which states are covered under the Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) programme?

Correct Option: (B) Bihar, Eastern UP, Jharkhand, Assam, Chattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal

Question 2: What type of revolution is Bihar at the threshold of leading in the country?

Correct Option: (A) Rainbow Revolution

Question 3: Which materials are specifically mentioned under BGREI for the reclamation of problematic soils?

Correct Option: (B) Pyrites / phospho gypsum

Question 1 of 3

One-liners

Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.

To enhance the productivity of ______

rice, wheat, maize and pulse crops.

To improve soil health with ______

the use of biofertilizers and micro-nutrients.

To increase the area of ______

arhar and lentils inter crop.

To enhance water use efficiency by ______

application of sprinkler and drip irrigation.

Reclamation of problematic ______

soils by pyrites/phospho gypsum.

Farmers training for improved ______

technology in farming practices.