Indian Agriculture after Independence

Agriculture is the foundation of civilization, culture and heritage of India. About half of the Indian population derive their livelihood and income from agriculture and allied activities. On the occasion of 75th year of India's independence, the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the success of National Agricultural Research, Education and Extension System in achieving national food security and farmers' prosperity is worth remembering. During the last 75 years, the country marched from a ship-to-mouth to self-sufficient to food exporting nation. The book 'Indian Agriculture after Independence' portrays the uniqueness, diversity, vastness, history, achievements and aspirations of Indian agriculture. It chronologically depicts various science-backed agri-revolutions (Green, White, Blue, Yellow, Golden, Silver, Brown, Grey, etc.) and milestones, which transformed Indian agriculture. Seventeen chapters of the book provide overviews of the achievements and aspirations in crop, horticulture, animal science, fisheries, natural resource management, engineering, education, extension, policy, collaborations and leadership in agricultural research and development in the pre- and post-independent India.