Question

Explain the ‘Lack of Commercialisation’ and ‘Lack of Land Reforms’ as the problems of Indian agriculture.

Hint:

Traditional farming and poor land reforms limit commercial output and efficiency in Indian agriculture.

Answer 1

Two additional challenges in Indian agriculture are:
Lack of Commercialisation:
Agriculture in many parts of India is still for subsistence rather than profit.
Farmers grow crops primarily for personal use and local markets, not for large-scale trade.
This limits income potential and investment in better technology.
Lack of Land Reforms:
Unequal land distribution and small, fragmented holdings reduce efficiency.
Many farmers are landless or marginal, lacking ownership and security.
Reforms like consolidation of land and tenancy laws have not been fully implemented.