The White Revolution is a far-reaching series of reforms launched in 1963 by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who intend it to be a non-violent regeneration of Iranian society through economic and social reforms, with the ultimate long-term aim of transforming Iran into a global economic and industrial power.

The Shah introduces novel economic concepts such as profit-sharing for industrial workers and initiates massive government-financed heavy industry projects, as well as the nationalization of forests and pastureland.

Most important, however, are the land reform programs which see the traditional landed elites of Iran lose much of their influence and power.

Nearly 90% of Iranian share-croppers become land owners as a result.

Socially, the platform grants women more rights and pours money into education, especially in the rural areas.

The Literacy Corps is also established, which allows young men to fulfill their compulsory military service by working as village literacy teachers.The White Revolution consists of 19 elements that are to be introduced over a period of 15 years, with the first 6 introduced in 1963 and put to a national referendum on January 26th, 1963.