Explanation:

 The direct impact of new agricultural strategy/green revolution is the sharp increase in agricultural production. Among all crops, the production of wheat has made spectacular increase after the inception of green revolution.
The production of wheat was 11.0 million tonnes in 1960-61 which increased to 55.1 million tonnes in 1990-91. In 2001-02 it was recorded to 71.8 million tonnes.
Similarly, the production of rice which stood at 34.6 million tonnes in 1960-61 has increased to 74.3 million tonnes in 1990-91 and further to 83.1 in 2001-02. Among the cash crops sugarcane only has shown significant changes.
In 1960-61 its production was 100.00 million tonnes which rose to the level of 300.1 million tonnes in 2001-02. In 2001-02 production of oilseeds was recorded to 20.5 million tonnes.
With the adoption of modern technology, the yield per hectare has also shown considerable improvement. In the case of wheat, the yield per hectare rose from 850 kgs. in 1960-61 to 2281 kg per hectare in 1990-91 and again to 2770 per hectare in 2001-02.
Another healthy contribution of green revolution is the change in the attitude of the peasants in those areas where the modern technology was brought into practice. Indian farmers have now shown their intelligence to adopt latest techniques of production. Now agriculture is not a source of livelihood but it is an industry.
Green Revolution has improved the economic lot of the farmers. Their standard of living has greatly improved. Agriculture has emerged as a lucrative occupation.

On account of Green Revolution, import of food grains has considerably declined. According to M.L. Dantwala, "Green Revolution has given a breathing time. Consequently, there will be relief from the anxiety of food shortage and the planners will concentrate more on Indian plans."