For students of agriculture and allied fields, studying these programs offers valuable lessons about driving technology-enabled growth in the smallholder farm sector.
The article summarizes Agriculture Development Program- like the Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP), High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) and Institutional Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) and their objectives, features, outcomes and limitations.
Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP-1960)
- Launched in 1960 in 7 selected districts with high potential for increasing yields
- Aims: Rapid increase in production through focus on foodgrains, demonstrate effective ways to increase production
- “Package program” – used improved seeds, irrigation, fertilizers etc collectively
Shortcomings:
- Lacked educational approach for farmers
- Weak extension services
Intensive Agricultural Area Programme (IAAP-1964)
- Revised version of IADP, launched in 1964 covering 20-25% cultivated area
- Followed IADP’s package approach and strategic use of inputs
- Had weaknesses like poor coordination, staff issues, delays in input delivery
- Production increased but not enough to meet rising demand
High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP-1966)
- Launched in 1966, focused initially on Punjab, Haryana, Western UP
- Led to substantial increase in foodgrains production
- Combined HYVs with fertilizers, irrigation, plant protection etc for the Green Revolution
- Exceeded coverage target under 4th 5-year plan
Institutional Village Linkage Programme (IVLP)
- ICAR program for direct scientist-farmer interactions
- Aims: Develop appropriate technologies for farmers, refine technologies on farms
- Steps: Village selection, agro-ecosystem analysis, multi-disciplinary team, on-farm trials, monitoring
- Emphasizes productivity, stability, sustainability, profitability
Swipe ⇒
| Program | Year | Key Features | Objectives | Shortcomings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Agricultural District Program (IADP) | 1960 | • Focused on 7 high potential districts • Package approach using seeds, irrigation, fertilizers |
• Rapid production increase in foodgrains • Demonstrate effective ways to increase production |
• Weak extension services • Lacked education for farmers |
| Intensive Agricultural Area Program (IAAP) | 1964 | • Revised version of IADP • Covered 20-25% cultivated area |
• Expand IADP’s approach to wider area | • Poor coordination • Input delivery delays • Staffing issues |
| High Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) | 1966 | • Focus on Punjab, Haryana, Western UP • Introduced HYVs and associated inputs |
• Increase foodgrains production | – |
| Institutional Village Linkage Program (IVLP) | – | • Scientist-farmer interactions • On-farm technology development/testing |
• Develop appropriate, profitable technologies • Emphasize sustainability |
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