Lessons From the Aftermaths of Green Revolution on Food System and Health

Food production has seen various advancements globally in developing countries, such as India. One such advancement was the green revolution. Notably, the World Bank applauds the introduction of the green revolution as it reduced the rural poverty in India for a certain time. Despite the success of the green revolution, the World Bank reported that health outcomes have not been improved. During the post-green revolution period, several notable negative impacts arose. Exclusive studies were not conducted on the benefits and harms before the introduction of the green revolution. Some of such interventions deviate from the natural laws of balance and functioning and are unsustainable practices. To avoid the adverse effects of some of these developments, a review of these interventions is necessary.

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Food production has made various advancements in developing countries globally, including India. The introduction of the green revolution in India reduced rural poverty, but did not improve health outcomes. While some interventions of the green revolution were successful, they also had negative impacts, highlighting the need for a review of these interventions.