Every circumstance which has weakened the socio-economic position of the small holder has increased the supply of agricultural labourers-loss of common rights in the rural economy, the submission of holdings, the disuse of collective enterprise, the multiplication of rent-receivers, free mortgaging and transfer of land and the decline of cottage industries. During 1950-51, there were nearly 27.5 million agricultural labourers in the country. Labourers remained at the same level, but the composition of agricultural labourers has changed. According to 1991 census agricultural labourers 74.6...
Every circumstance which has weakened the socio-economic position of the small holder has increased the supply of agricultural labourers-loss of commo...
Mass poverty and widespread unemployment are the two most pervasive phenomena and also the commonalities or the third world countries. In fact, poverty coupled with widespread illiteracy and ignorance are the causative factors inhibiting the economic growth and development of these countries. In India rural poverty is more acute and of alarming proportions than the urban poverty. Rural poor are a deprived lot not only in the physical and material spheres but also in social, political and cultural terms. The unique quality and exploitation from which the majority of rural population suffers...
Mass poverty and widespread unemployment are the two most pervasive phenomena and also the commonalities or the third world countries. In fact, povert...