Examine the relationship between the size of the land holding and the productivity.

Almost 50% of Indian population is dependent on the agriculture for their livelihood. Hence productivity of the agriculture is a vital factor for the Indian economy. The productivity must be accessed in the light of the continued fragmentation of land ..

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What are the main features of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2015 (LARR Act)?

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2015 (LARR Act) amends the LARR act 2013. The following are proposed amendments in the bill:  The Bill creates five special categories of land use defence, rural ..

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Elucidate the reasons that led to failure of National Land Records Management / Modernization Programme. In the light of its failures, examine the prospects of Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), which is being pushed by current government.

Government of India launched the National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was in 2008 by merging two erstwhile programmes of Computerization of Land Records (CLR) & Strengthening of Revenue Administration and Updating of Land Records (SRA & ULR). The scheme ..

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The land ceiling laws were enforced in 1950s and 1960s as a part of Land Reforms but they are now often alleged to be misconceived since they don't allow viable land holdings. Critically discuss this paradox suggesting it can be addressed.

The government introduced the land reforms of abolition of zamindari system and ceiling on land holdings. These were brought in ensure the social justice. These land reforms were vital because: It protected the tillers from the oppression of zamindars. It ..

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In India, most state governments have either put a ban on agricultural land leasing or imposed restrictions on land leasing. Discuss how changes in this policy can help creation of rural jobs and betterment of farm economy in India.

Land is a state subject and the government policy on land leasing differs in the country from state to state. For example, while Kerala has legally prohibited land leasing, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana allow leasing out only by certain categories of ..

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What were the intended objectives of the Real Estate Investment Trusts launched in 2014? Have they been able to achieve those objectives? Discuss reviewing their progress so far and various concerns around them.

Indian real estate sector a lot of challenges. One of the major issues is rising property prices despite large inventories and low demand. The real estate companies are struggling to monetize their projects leading to rise in debts and delay ..

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