Kerala Land Reforms Act

The Kerala Land Reforms Act, enacted in 1963, aimed to promote social justice and equitable land distribution in Kerala, India. It abolished the feudal landlord system, limiting land ownership to a maximum area and redistributing excess land to marginalized farmers. The Act also provided tenants with security of tenure, granting them rights over the land they cultivated. This reform was significant in reducing inequality, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving the livelihoods of the rural population. Overall, it sought to empower small farmers and create a more balanced agrarian society in Kerala.