Revolutions in India

RevolutionField / AreaPerson Associated With
Green RevolutionFood GrainsM. S. Swaminathan, Norman Borlaug, William S. Gaud
White Revolution / Operation FloodDairy & Milk ProductionVerghese Kurien
Blue RevolutionFish ProductionDr. Arun Krishnan
Yellow RevolutionOilseed Production, especially Mustard & SunflowerSam Pitroda
Golden RevolutionHorticulture, Fruits & HoneyNirpakh Tuteja
Golden Fibre RevolutionJute Production
Silver RevolutionEgg & Poultry ProductionIndira Gandhi
Silver Fibre RevolutionCotton Production
Red RevolutionMeat & Tomato ProductionVishal Tewari
Pink RevolutionOnion, Prawn & Pharmaceutical ProductionDurgesh Patel
Round RevolutionPotato Production
Black RevolutionPetroleum Production
Brown RevolutionCocoa, Leather & Non-Conventional Products
Grey RevolutionFertilizer Production
Evergreen RevolutionSustainable Agricultural ProductionM. S. Swaminathan
Protein RevolutionHigher Agricultural Production through Technology / Second Green RevolutionNarendra Modi & Arun Jaitley

Important Exam Points

1. Green Revolution

The Green Revolution refers to the rapid increase in food-grain production through improved seeds, irrigation, fertilizers and modern agricultural technology. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India. Norman Borlaug is known as the Father of the Green Revolution worldwide, while William S. Gaud coined the term “Green Revolution.”

2. White Revolution

The White Revolution is associated with milk and dairy production. It is closely linked with Operation Flood and Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the Father of the White Revolution in India.

3. Blue Revolution

The Blue Revolution is associated with fish production and fisheries development.

4. Yellow Revolution

The Yellow Revolution is associated with oilseed production, particularly mustard and sunflower.

5. Golden Revolution

The Golden Revolution is associated with horticulture, fruits and honey production.

6. Golden Fibre Revolution

The Golden Fibre Revolution is associated with jute production. Jute is called the Golden Fibre.

7. Silver Revolution

The Silver Revolution is associated with egg and poultry production.

8. Silver Fibre Revolution

The Silver Fibre Revolution is associated with cotton production.

9. Red Revolution

The Red Revolution is associated with meat and tomato production.

10. Pink Revolution

The Pink Revolution is associated with onion, prawn and pharmaceutical production.

11. Round Revolution

The Round Revolution is associated with potato production.

12. Black Revolution

The Black Revolution is associated with petroleum/crude oil production.

13. Brown Revolution

The Brown Revolution is associated with cocoa, leather and non-conventional products.

14. Grey Revolution

The Grey Revolution is associated with fertilizer production.

15. Evergreen Revolution

The Evergreen Revolution focuses on increasing agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental sustainability. It is associated with M. S. Swaminathan and began to gain emphasis during the 11th Five-Year Plan.

16. Protein Revolution

The Protein Revolution focuses on higher agricultural production through technology, often described as a Second Green Revolution. It is associated in Indian policy discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley.