(a) whether any assessment has been made to determine the number of farmers owning less than
two hectares of land; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether any assessment has been made to determine the number of farmers owning less than
two hectares of land; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) & (b): As per Agriculture Census 2000-01, out of a total number of 11,99,31,017
operational holders, the number of operational holders operating less than 2 hectares of land was
9,81,02,541.The State-wise distribution of such operational holders is given at Annexure.