GS-III: Land Reforms in India

Indian agriculture faces a new set of problems due to changing land holding pattern. Discuss its consequences and suggest ways to resolve such structural issues in agriculture.

Changing land holding pattern is one of the major problems in Indian agriculture sector. Changing land holding pattern: Land fragmentation – resulting in decreased revenue. Small land holdings – Inability to use large machinery. Prevalence of subsistence agriculture. Subleasing of ..

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India has not been able to implement land reforms in an efficient manner even after many decades. Enumerate the key hurdles in accomplishing land reforms in India. Also, discuss the advantages which can be reaped by accomplishing them in contemporary times.

Land Reforms refer to the redistribution of land resources in an equitable manner. At the time of independence, Aacharya Vinod Bhave and JP Narayan had led the Gramdan and Bhoodan movement with these noble ideas. Even our first Prime Minister ..

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Why the Model Tenancy Act is criticized for not addressing the crisis of housing sector?

A draft of the Model Tenancy Act 2019 was released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The model act which covers residential and non-residential properties aims to promote rental housing and ‘balance the interests’ of landowners and tenants. ..

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Suggest amendments to Model Tenancy Act to address housing sector woes.

The model tenancy act is criticized for ignoring the ground realities. If suitable amendments are made it can be a great tool in addressing the housing sector woes of the country. Focus on the upper end of the housing market ..

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What do you understand by operational land holding? Discuss various types of Land Holdings in India.

Model Answer: An operational land holding is a techno-economic land unit used wholly or partly for agricultural production and operated (directed/managed) by one person alone or with the assistance of others, without regard to title, size or location. A operation ..

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What are the major current trends in fragmentation of land holdings in Indian agriculture?

Inability of the Indian economy to shift the excess labour force towards the tertiary sector and lack of capital intensive industries has resulted in overdependence on agriculture for their livelihood. A significant outcome due to this is the fragmentation of ..

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