Question

explain any five institutional reforms programmes introduced by the government in the interim of farmer​

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Explanation: Agriculture is considered to be the backbone of Indian economy. However, agriculture in India suffers from various problems. Dependency of farmers on rainfall, their exploitation by the middlemen, exorbitant rates of interest charged by the moneylenders, use of old aged weapons are some of the problems from which the Indian agriculture suffers. In order to improve the condition of farmers and farming, some reforms were introduced by the government of India. These are

1. During 1949-51, many states abolished the zamindari system because of the growing oppression, the peasants suffered from the zamindars. Uttar Pradesh was the first state to abolish this system.

2. All the states in India enacted legislation for the abolition of intermediaries in agriculture. This was done to bring the farmers into direct contact with the government of India.

3. Most of the states passed the ceiling on Land Holding Act,1959. The objective of this act was to ensure that no farmer could posses more than a stipulated maximum size of a land. This act aimed at promoting economic growth with social justice.

4. The government of India had established many banks such as the Gramin Bank of India and various cooperative societies to provide loans to the farmers at low rates of interests. This was done to ensure that the farmers do not suffer because of the high interest rates charged by the moneylenders and traders.

5. The introduction of the Kissan Credit Card scheme (KCC), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS), provision for the insurance of crops against floods, cyclones and fire. has improved the conditions of farmers. Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for the benefit of farmers are aired on television and radio.