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Land Reforms and Land Titling

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

Unclear land records hamper investments, credit access, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Modernizing land titling through digitization, cadastral surveys, and conclusive land titling laws fosters economic stability. Tenancy reforms, consolidation of holdings, and land ceilings historically targeted inequities. Key exam themes: how ambiguous ownership leads to disputes, informal renting, and suboptimal land use, undermining agricultural productivity and industrial expansion.

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