Kushal JainAIR 40 · CSE 2021 · 156 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Agrarian mode of production refers to the concentration of capital, use of technology, relationship between land owners and farmers as well as purpose of production in agriculture.
Body · points
→ Agrarian system witnessing change due to:
Land reforms: abolition of zamindars, land ownership rights, land ceiling act etc. increased land holders. This changed mode of production as small farmers/peasants had their own lands to till and earn profits.
Green revolution: gave rise to capitalist agrarian system with motive of production
changing from self consumption to market.
- Growth of contract farming: farmers organisation, pooling of resources and entry of private businesses further changed mode of production in terms of hybrid seeds, capital intensive technology.
Close · a summary
Kathleen Gough highlights transformation of agrarian economy and rise of capitalism. Daniel Thorner contradicts this in his theory of "Malik, Kisan, Majdoor" and highlights strong caste-class nexus available. This reflects that mixed changes have been observed in Indian agrarian mode of production.