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Explain the contribution of government in the development of Indian agriculture.

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The role of the govt, in agricultural development may be summarised as follows :

  1. Land Reforms. Land reforms play an important role in the development of agriculture. After the independence, the following land reforms have been implemented :
    (a) Abolition of Zamindari System
    (b) Tenancy reforms
    (c) Consolidation of land holdings.
    (d) Ceiling on land holdings.
    (e) Development of Co-operative farming.
  2. Increase in irrigation facilities.
  3. Improvements in the distribution system.
  4. Special emphasis has been laid on agricultural research and development.
  5. Improvement in agricultural marketing.
  6. Increase in credit facilities.
  7. Emphasis on mechanization of agriculture.
  8. Development of high-yielding varieties.
  9. New measures to conserve water and soil.

Moreover, special agricultural programmes are arranged over the radio and television for the benefit of the farmers.


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