Intensive Agriculture District Programme !

The Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP), launched in 1960, was India's first major experiment in intensive agriculture development. It focused on increasing agricultural production in selected districts by concentrating resources and implementing a "package" of improved farming practices. The IADP aimed to achieve self-sustaining increases in productivity and was known as a "package programme" due to the simultaneous application of various practices. 

Here's a more detailed look:

Key Features:

• Intensive Approach:

  The IADP focused on intensive farming techniques to maximize production in specific areas. 
• Selected Districts:

  The program was initially implemented in seven districts across different states, chosen for their high potential for agricultural development. 
• "Package" Approach:

  The IADP combined various practices like improved seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, plant protection, credit, and infrastructure development. 
• High Yielding Varieties:

  The program played a key role in promoting the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds, which contributed to the Green Revolution in India. 
• Infrastructure Development:

  The IADP focused on improving infrastructure, including irrigation and storage facilities, to support intensive farming practices. 

Objectives:

• Increase agricultural production in a sustainable manner.
• Improve the incomes of farmers.
• Promote scientific and progressive agriculture.
• Cover a significant portion of the country's cultivated area with intensive farming. 

Impact:

• The IADP led to a substantial increase in agricultural productivity and farmer incomes.
• It served as a foundation for the Green Revolution in India.
• It demonstrated the effectiveness of a focused, intensive approach to agricultural development.