Jajmani System

The Jajmani System was a traditional socio-economic arrangement in India where different communities, or castes, specialized in specific roles or services (like priests, artisans, or shopkeepers). These communities exchanged goods and services through mutual obligations, maintaining social harmony and economic stability within villages. It functioned as a barter-based system, ensuring that everyone’s needs were met according to their traditional roles, and reinforced social hierarchies. While it helped organize village life historically, the system has declined due to modernization, changing economies, and social reforms.