Question

Goals of Equity were fully served by the ‘abolition of intermediaries’ in agriculture in the post-independence period of India. Do you agree with the given statement? Support your answer with valid arguments.

Hint:

Effective land reforms require robust implementation mechanisms and continuous monitoring to ensure equitable outcomes.

Answer 1

Yes, the abolition of intermediaries helped achieve equity goals in the following ways: 
Empowerment of Farmers: Land reforms eliminated middlemen, enabling farmers to gain direct ownership of land and retain a larger share of their produce. 
Reduction in Exploitation: It curtailed exploitation by landlords, improving socio-economic conditions for tenant farmers. 
Increased Agricultural Productivity: Direct ownership motivated farmers to invest more in land, enhancing agricultural output. However, in some areas, poor implementation of reforms limited their effectiveness, leaving inequities unaddressed.