Indian experience since independence in 1947 is generally consistent with these patterns. India adopted the East European (and Latin American to some extent) development philosophy of “industry primacy”. Industrial support programs have dominated Indian plans and GOI budgets. India did recognize the importance of food production in the late 1950s and 1960s. The Government of India's response to rapid population increases led to the support of a very effective agricultural research and extension system and the realization of a Green Revolution. This paper examines agricultural growth associated with the Green Revolution. Secondly, it asses the trend of migration glows in the context of rural non-farm employment. Finally it discusses the policies for higher agricultural growth and rural non-farm employment.
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