CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL SOCIETY
First let’s see the intricate relationship between agriculture, culture, livelihood, and social structure in rural India:
The majority of India’s population lives in rural areas, making it predominantly a rural society. As per the 2011 Census, 69% of India’s people reside in rural regions.
Agriculture is the principal occupation for most of these rural inhabitants, making agricultural land a crucial productive resource.
Land isn’t just a “means of production” or a “form of property”. It holds a symbolic value and importance in the lives of many Indians.
In rural India, the ownership of land can determine one’s social and economic status.