Essays

Introduction. India is an agricultural country. More than 75% of its population lives in villages. People work as farmers. But it is pity that our farmer lives in poverty though he _is the hack-bone of our country. He works hard and gets little to eat.

Present condition of Indian farmers. The present condition of Indian farmer is very bad. He is too poor to have some comforts of life. He has very few clothes. He lives in an ordinary house. It is made of mud. It is not properly ventilated. It is dark and unhealthy. Our farmer is ignorant. He lives in dirt. He does not know the importance

of cleanliness. He is open to diseases.

His habits. The Indian farmer is very hard working. He is very honest. He works in the fields from morning fill evening. The scorching heat of the sun. The cold winter winds and the heavy rain cannot stop him from doing his work outside the house. He is the son of the nature.

Causes of his backwardness. Indian farmer is quite ignorant. He still follows the old methods of agriculture. Owing to his poverty and ignorance, he cannot (or do not) make use of scientific

Implements and fertilizers as well. Indian agriculture is dependent on the monsoon. Very often it tails, sometimes it destroys his standing crops. Thus monsoon betrays our farmers. Frequently, rains cause floods which destroy crops. Thus we see that poverty and ignorance are two great curses for the Indian farmer.

Remedy. The remedy of the Indian farmer's backwardness lies in spreading literacy among the farmers. Government should help them with money, implements and good seeds. There should be good

Arrangements tor irrigation also.

Measures adopted by the Government to improve the lot of farmers. It is a matter of great pleasure that today Government is doing its best to help the Indian farmer. His position has now improved He is now buying better agricultural implements, good seeds and fertilizers. The old out dated plough is now being replaced by the tractor.

In the days of English rule the farmer was in the clutches of moneylenders and land lords.  But now the position is changed. The government, co-operative societies and banks are helping our farmers. These three agents have brought revolution in rural credit.

Distribution of surplus land, consolidation of land holdings, implement ion of ceiling laws and other land reforms have brought about a change in the status of Indian farmer. Welfare measures like spread of education, electrification and supply of water, building of roads, schools and hospitals have raised the standard of living of the farmer. Now he lives in the pucca houses and puts on better clothes. He looks very cheerful. If our