Agricultural development over the years 1949/50 to 1978/79 helped in augmenting per capita calorie and protein production by 34 and 24 per cent respectively. Wheat and rice output was the major contributor for this increase in calorie and protein production. Per capita calorie and protein production from wheat and rice touched the highest level of 1,320 kcal and 32.62 g. of protein per day in 1978/79. The contribution of coarse grains in augmenting calorie and ...
