Anudeep DurishettyAIR 1 · CSE 2017 · 206 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Land reforms refer to the changes that were taken in legislative, institutional spheres to promote
Body · points and prose
History of Land Reforms
Pre-independence British introduced Ryotwari, Permanent Settlement system that destroyed land markets.
Post-independence 3 reforms
2004: Central Land Reform Commission - Purpose of these reforms was to equitably distribute land and improve agri productivity.
Evaluation
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| 1. States like W. Bengal, Kerala effectively implemented them. Eg: operation Barga | 1. Many states had large ceiling limits. Eg: Ktk - 200 acres |
| 2. It led to effective land ceiling | 2. Courts were used to delay land reforms |
| 3. Forest Rights Act, 2005 restored land rights to tribals | 3. Many Tenants evicted |
| 4. Land Acquisition Act introduced Social Impact assessment to ensure rehabilitation | 4. Tribal forest rights are yet to be settled |
| 5. LAAR act is seen as a hindrance to industrial development |
Way Ahead
→ Digitize land records (Eg: MP) → Ensure Tenancy reforms
→ Model Land Leasing act of NITI Aayog is a good step → Ensure full tribal rights are settled
→ This will ensure equitable development and effective antidote to Naxalism as well.
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