Question 11GS3GS3

While examining the shortcomings of the land reforms in the past, elaborate what land reforms 2.0 should look like.

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Currently India's farm sector occupy 54% of population but only contribute 17% to GDP. Further, lands distribution is highly inequitable - as 78% of farmers are still small and marginal. Land reforms (1950s): [Diagram shows land reforms evolution through: Zamindari abolition, Ryotwari, Tenancy reforms, Abolition of Zamindari & Middle men, Distribution of land, Bed putting land ceiling holding ceiling] Shortcomings of the land reforms: (1) Formal landholding of the farmers. Indian Farmers hard holding in 1.08 lace unequal lands - 300 lace; USA - 150 hectare.

2Bad execution of tenancy acts and still prevalence of landless tenants, numberable to landlords. (3) Regional disparity - land being held subject, some states implemented lower as some did't Ex: Bengal's implemented good (4) People unwilling to donate the land, fusing during land donation to the needy, use associates. (5) Lack of politics will due to fear of the loss. (6) Lack of paperwork / no formal mapping of land with rising dispute. Land Reforms 2.0 should look like: (1) Promotion of Farmers Producers organization FPOs to handle in small landholding limitations.

2Formalization of aw property entitlements and papers. Detailed records shared be maintained. (Aadhar Stack and SUMMITVA) (3) Stricter formalization of tenancy reforms with mandatory formal legal viable to reduce the vulnerability of landless tenants. (4) Diversification of the cropping pattern in allied agriculture sector to increase the farmer's income. (5) Planned agriculture sites/village with giving rights to candless farmers (on care basis of planned urbanization). Agriculture is one of the empire of growth (mentioned in Budget 2025), we need reforms as fuel and inclusive growth as guiding path to reach the destination of wealth shield by 2047.

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Conclusion

Agriculture is one of the empire of growth (mentioned in Budget 2025), we need reforms as fuel and inclusive growth as guiding path to reach the destination of wealth shield by 2047.

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Diagram

Timeline/flowchart showing evolution of land reforms from 1950s including: Zamindari abolition, Ryotwari, Tenancy reforms, Abolition of Zamindari & Middle men, Distribution of land, and land ceiling holding

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Vaibhavi Agrawal

AIR 35

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GS3GS3

Topic

Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment

Land Reforms in India

Land reforms 2.0 - shortcomings and vision

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analytical

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