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प्रश्न
Discuss briefly, how institutional reforms (land reforms) have played a significant role in transforming Indian agriculture.
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उत्तर
After independence, the government of India took several institutional/land reforms to ensure the transformation of Indian agriculture, such as:
- Land ceiling – It ensured the reduction of the concentration of land ownership in a few hands.
- Abolition of the Zamindari system – It focused on the elimination of farmers’ exploitation and the promotion of agricultural growth.
These reforms have led to the stability of farming as an occupation and promote equity.
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