Answer:
The
'Institutional Reforms' introduced in India were
(i)
Consolidation of Land Holdings The land of the peasants was scattered making it
unviable for production, therefore consolidation of land was done to increase
the size of land holdings. (1)
(ii)
Abolishment of Zamindari The Zamindari System was abolished and the surplus
land was taken from the Zamindars and redistributed among the poor farmers. (1)
(iii)
Comprehensive Land Development Programmes are
(a)
Crop insurance against flood, cyclone, fire and disease was introduced.
(b)
Grameen Banks and Cooperative Societies were established for providing loans at
low interest rate to the farmers.
(c)
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) are some other
schemes introduced by the government for the benefit of the farmers.
(iv)
Weather Bulletins and Agricultural Programmes for farmers were introduced on
radio and television.
(v)
Minimum support price, remunerative price and procurement prices for important
crops were announced to check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and
middlemen. (3)
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