Answer:
(i) The right of
inheritance has led to fragmentation of landholdings. Therefore,
collectivization, consolidation of landholdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari,
etc. were given priority to bring about institutional reforms in the country
after independence.
(ii) The
Green Revolution based on the use of package technology and White Revolution
were initiated to improve the Indian agriculture.
(iii)
Land development programme was initiated, which included provision for crop
insurance against famine, flood, cyclone, fire and disease, establishment of
Grameen banks, cooperative societies etc.
(iv)
Kissan credit cards, Personal Accident Insurance scheme were introduced for the
benefit of farmers.
(v)
Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers are run on
the radio and television.
(vi) To
check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen, the government
announces minimum support price, remunerative and procurement prices for
important crops.
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