Who released a special stamp entitled ‘Wheat Revolution’ in July 1968?

The correct answer is Indira Gandhi.

Key Points

• The Wheat Revolution stamp
  • In the year 1968, as a result of the green revolution, wheat production in the country rose to 17 million tons from 12 million tons during the previous period.
  • To signify the achievements of the green revolution, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi released a special stamp titled 'Wheat Revolution' in July 1968.
  • The Yellow Revolution is concerned with oilseed production.
  • This revolution means the cultivation of mustard as a part of crop rotation.
  •  The Father of the Yellow Revolution is Sam Pit Roda.
  • It was also called People Power Revolution.
  • It was first launched in 1986-87 in India.
  • To popularize the four major oilseeds- groundnut, mustard, soybean, and sunflower.

Additional Information

• Green Revolution
  • The Green Revolution is referred to as the process of increasing agricultural production (especially wheat and rice) through the introduction of modern tools and technology. 
  • The green revolution marks the period when the agricultural sector of the country was transformed into a commercial sector with the adoption of modern methods and techniques like the use of a high-yielding variety of seeds, machinery, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers.