Agriculture Development Program- IADP, IAAP, HYVP, IVLP

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

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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	–