Ryots

Ryots are traditional tenant farmers in India who lease land from landowners to cultivate crops. Historically, they form the rural agricultural workforce, often paying rent either through cash or a share of their produce. The term reflects a social and economic relationship emphasizing tenancy, with the ryot having the rights and responsibilities specified by local agreements or laws. Their status has evolved with land reforms, but they remain an integral part of India's agricultural sector, representing small-scale farmers working on leased land rather than owning it outright.