What is Land Reforms?
Measures undertaken by the government to redistribute land ownership, regulate land tenure, and improve land management practices, primarily to achieve equitable distribution, enhance agricultural productivity, and ensure social justice.
Historical Background
Post-independence, land reforms were a major policy priority in India, aimed at dismantling the colonial-era feudal land systems (like Zamindari), empowering tillers, and reducing rural inequality. The initial phase focused on abolition of intermediaries, tenancy reforms, and land ceiling laws.