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SubjectsEconomySectors & DevelopmentChapter 6 — Agriculture6.2 Land Reforms & Tenancy

Topic 6.2 · Economy · Agriculture

Land Reforms & Tenancy

Land Reforms & Tenancy is studied as part of "Agriculture" (Sectors & Development) in Economy. Agriculture employs nearly half of India's workforce; its reforms, credit, MSP and food security policies are exam favourites.

In the examination context, land reforms & tenancy carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

MSP
Minimum Support Price for major crops
NITI Aayog
Replaced Planning Commission in 2015
Kisan Credit Card
Short-term credit for farmers
Green Revolution
HYV seeds — food self-sufficiency

Key Points

  • Green Revolution — HYV seeds — food self-sufficiency
  • MSP — Minimum Support Price for major crops
  • NITI Aayog — Replaced Planning Commission in 2015
  • Kisan Credit Card — Short-term credit for farmers

Important Names

Charan SinghM.S. SubramaniamM.S. Swaminathan

Important Dates

2015NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission
1966First Green Revolution phase
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »MSP is announced for 22 crops. The Green Revolution's father figure in India is M.S. Swaminathan.

Related topics

6.1 Features of Indian Agriculture6.3 Green Revolution & Food Security6.4 Agricultural Credit, Insurance & MSP
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