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Before the 1970s India was not self-sufficient in producing food grains and imports a large sum of food gains from other countries. But, when our imports started blackmailing us then Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri find an alternative and motivated our farmers. In addition, he gave the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” which is remembered till day.

After this, the green revolution started in India and we became self-sufficient in food grains. Moreover, we started exporting our surplus to other countries.

Besides, the farmers contribute around 17% of the country’s economy. But still, they live their lives in poverty. Also, they are self-employed and depend only on farming as their main and only occupation.

This magazine is for people interested-in-farming. The aim is to present scientific information in a popular style to the progressive farmers and people interested in application of science to day-to-day problems to Indian farming. It has articles, book reviews, photo features, interviews, success stories and an editorial page. Two special issues are also brought every year. One in October on World Food Day and another on any special occasion; accent issues are also brought out on subject of topical issues. It is most authoritative and popular farming magazine in India published since 1940.