The 'Silver Revolution' is concerned with:

The Silver Revolution refers to the rapid growth of poultry farming in India, especially the increase in egg production. It is called "silver" because of the shiny white colour associated with eggs.

Growth of the poultry sector:

• Poultry farming in India changed from a backyard activity to a large, organised commercial industry, especially from the 1970s onward.
• High-yielding layer (egg-laying) and broiler (meat) breeds, scientific feeding, vaccination, cage systems and private integrated companies helped the sector grow rapidly.
• Today, India is among the world's largest producers of eggs, and also a major producer of broiler meat.

Leading egg-producing states:

• Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of eggs, followed by Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Karnataka.
• Namakkal in Tamil Nadu is known as the "egg city" of India for its large concentration of poultry farms.

Importance:

• Eggs are a cheap source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals, helping to fight malnutrition.
• Poultry farming provides income and jobs, especially for small and landless farmers and women.
• It needs little land and gives quick returns.

Government support:

• Poultry development is supported under schemes such as the National Livestock Mission.
• The Central Poultry Development Organisations work to improve poultry breeds and distribute chicks.
• World Egg Day is celebrated on the second Friday of October.

Other colour revolutions in Indian agriculture:

• Green: food grains.
• White: milk.
• Blue: fisheries.
• Yellow: oilseeds.
• Grey: fertilisers.
• Pink: meat processing.
• Round: potatoes.
• Sweet: honey.
• Silver: eggs and poultry.
• Golden: horticulture.
• Purple (Lavender): lavender cultivation.

Why not the other options?

• ✗Milk production relates to the White Revolution.
• ✗Fertiliser production relates to the Grey Revolution.
• ✗Potato production relates to the Round Revolution.