Karnataka Land Reform Act: Boon or Bane to the Farmers?
Harish N
, Prof. Dr. Chandrakanthi L.
The Karnataka Land Reform Act, enacted in 1961, aimed to address historical inequities in land ownership and promote agrarian reform in the state. This legislation sought to limit landholdings, redistribute surplus land, and empower marginalised communities, thereby fostering social justice and economic development. This paper examines the dual aspects of the Act, evaluating whether it serves as a boon or bane for the agricultural landscape of Karnataka. Through a comprehensive analysis of its impact on land ownership patterns, agricultural productivity, and socio-economic conditions of rural populations, the study reveals that while the Act has facilitated significant advancements in land access for marginalised groups, challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, land disputes, and resistance from traditional landowners have hindered its full potential. The findings suggest that the Act's success hinges on ongoing reforms, effective implementation, and stakeholder engagement, indicating that its role as a boon or bane is contingent upon evolving socio-political dynamics and administrative frameworks in Karnataka's agricultural sector.
"Karnataka Land Reform Act: Boon or Bane to the Farmers?", IJNTI - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL TRENDS AND INNOVATION (www.IJNTI.org), ISSN:2984-908X, Vol.2, Issue 11, page no.1-52, November-2024, Available :https://rjpn.org/IJNTI/papers/IJNTITH00001.pdf
Volume 2
Issue 11,
November-2024
Pages : 1-52
Paper Reg. ID: IJNTI_230705
Published Paper Id: IJNTITH00001
Downloads: 000895
Research Area: Others area
Country: Bangalore rural , KARNATAKA, India
DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.42204
ISSN: 2984-908X | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2023
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