Indian agriculture under British rule was influenced by colonial practices like cash crop cultivation. The Green Revolution in Punjab aimed at achieving food security through modernized farming techniques.
Indian agriculture at the eve of independence under British rule was significantly impacted by British colonialism. The British emphasis on cash crops like tea and cotton disrupted traditional farming practices and led to the exploitation of resources for Britain's benefit. The Green Revolution in Punjab during the 1950s and 60s marked a shift towards industrialized agriculture to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.