Zamindari Abolition

The Zamindari Abolition refers to the end of the zamindari system in India, where zamindars (landlords) held large estates and collected taxes from peasants. This system often led to exploitation of farmers, who worked the land but had little ownership. Initiated in the 1950s, the abolition aimed to ensure land rights for farmers, promote social justice, and improve agricultural productivity. By redistributing land and eliminating the intermediaries, it empowered peasants and aimed to create a more equitable rural society. This reform significantly transformed India's agrarian landscape and contributed to its socio-economic development.