Green revolution programme was too theoretical and suffered setback due to problems bordering on finance, input supplies, distribution and inadequate credit to farmers.
Although there were initial vigorous pest control programme in the northern areas involving the use helicopters and ground spraying equipment, mechanized farming through the green revolution failed as few of requisite equipment were supplied by government. There was also general lack of basic infrastructural facilities in the rural areas.
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