Definition

Use of technology is needed for sustained use of land. And since agriculture provided more than 60% of livelihood, it needs some serious institutional and technological reforms.

Land Reforms

  • Collectivisation
  • Abolition of Zamidari
  • Consolidation of Land Holdings

Green Revolution

Prospered production of rice and wheat by modern techniques (MS Swaminathan) But this was concentrated in few regions, which needed institutional reforms to spread.

Schemes

  • KCC (Kissan Credit Card)
  • Crop Insurance
  • Cooperatives, Grameen Banks and Cheap Loans
  • Weather Bulletin via Radio
  • PAIS (Personal Accident Insurance Scheme)
  • Minimum Support Prices

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Institutional Reforms in Agriculture? ? Land Reforms

  • Collectivisation
  • Abolition of Zamidari
  • Consolidation of Land Holdings Green Revolution and White Revolution Prospered production of rice and wheat by modern techniques (MS Swaminathan) But this was concentrated in few regions, which needed institutional reforms to spread. Schemes
  • KCC (Kissan Credit Card)
  • Crop Insurance
  • Cooperatives, Grameen Banks and Cheap Loans
  • Weather Bulletin via Radio
  • PAIS (Personal Accident Insurance Scheme)
  • Minimum Support Prices