Silver Revolution

Silver Revolution has colossally contributed to the Indian economy especially the agricultural sector. The Silver Revolution is related to the tremendous growth in egg production and was supported by various government and private firms. It took place between 1969-1978 under the ministry of Indira Gandhi.

It took place for a period of 9 years and made India stand as the 3rd largest egg producer after China and the USA. The Indian government policies, private companies like Venkys as well as scientists and veterinarians played an important role in boosting egg production in India. The scientists led the spectacular Silver Revolution by the hybrid of cocks and hens which resulted in increases in poultry production.

Do You Know: World Egg Day is observed on the second Friday in October every year. It was established at the IEC Vienna, 1996 to create awareness of the benefits and importance of eggs in human nutrition.
  • In just 25 years, egg production has gone up to 90 billion.
  • Production is slowly getting more organized which has increased in consumption resulting in optimum prices.
  • The industry of poultry farming has also provided direct or indirect employment for over a million people.
  • India produces the best quality hatching eggs which can be exported to the African nations.
  • The leading poultry producing states in different regions are Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in Southern Region, West Bengal and Bihar in Eastern Region, Maharashtra in Western Region and Punjab in Northern Region.