Question : FARMERS WITH SMALL LAND HOLDINGS



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.