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Sunday, June 29, 2025

29: Bihar

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

Saturday, June 28, 2025

28: Bihar

‘Kiss the GOP Majority Goodbye’: Poll Delivers Blow to Trump
Canada hits back at Trump's tariffs ultimatum with move that could cripple struggling US industry
Trump's War Hype Falls Flat
Senate begins vote to open debate on Trump’s spending bill — with support still unclear

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

Ukraine smashes through Russian defenses in unprecedented advance

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

The Garden Of Last Debates (novel)
Deported (novel)
Empty Country (novel)
Trump’s Default: The Mist Of Empire (novel)
The 20% Growth Revolution: Nepal’s Path to Prosperity Through Kalkiism
Rethinking Trade: A Blueprint for a Just and Thriving Global Economy
The $500 Billion Pivot: How the India-US Alliance Can Reshape Global Trade
Trump’s Trade War
Peace For Taiwan Is Possible
Formula For Peace In Ukraine
The Last Age of War, The First Age of Peace: Lord Kalki, Prophecies, and the Path to Global Redemption
AOC 2028: : The Future of American Progressivism

Friday, June 20, 2025

Bihar: Land Reform That Pays for Itself

 


Bihar: Land Reform That Pays for Itself

Bihar is a state brimming with potential, but shackled by a centuries-old legacy of unequal land ownership. At the heart of this inequality lies a stark statistic: the upper castes, accounting for less than 20% of Bihar’s population, control nearly 80% of the land. This imbalance isn’t just a moral problem—it’s an economic bottleneck that chokes the state’s growth.

But there is a way forward. A land reform program—if designed smartly—can unlock Bihar’s growth and prosperity without punishing those who currently hold land. This isn’t about Robin Hood economics. It’s about building an inclusive, self-reinforcing engine of development where everyone wins.

The Logic of Productive Redistribution

Redistributing land to landless families isn’t just a political or ethical imperative; it’s an economic catalyst. When poor families are given small plots of land, they gain something crucial: collateral. Land ownership empowers them to access bank loans, start micro and small enterprises, and participate meaningfully in the local economy. Entire communities can pool their resources to launch agro-industries, food processing units, or even cooperatives in dairy, textiles, and manufacturing.

And here’s the catch: the original landowners don’t lose out. As economic activity grows across Bihar, the value of all land increases—including the land they continue to own. Roads are built, schools open, local markets boom, and investors pay attention. Prosperity spreads, lifting all boats.

SEZs and Agro-Industrial Corridors

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and agro-based industrial corridors are the next layer. But again, instead of fighting landowners for land acquisition—often leading to conflict, compensation disputes, and political delays—there’s a better idea: equity.

If landowners contribute their land for new industrial zones, they can receive equity stakes in the ventures built upon it. This turns passive land wealth into active participation in Bihar’s future. A new food processing plant in Muzaffarpur, for instance, could be partly owned by the very farmers whose land made it possible.

This co-ownership model ensures buy-in, reduces resistance, and aligns interests. And in many cases, the returns from equity in a thriving enterprise can far exceed the returns from leasing or selling agricultural land.

The Bihar Multiplier

Land reform, done right, triggers a Bihar-specific multiplier effect. Unlike FDIs or large infrastructure loans that often bypass rural households, land redistribution goes directly to people who will use it. It stimulates entrepreneurship, raises rural incomes, boosts consumption, and builds long-term resilience.

Imagine a Bihar where every family owns land. Where small villages see local banks bustling with loan applications not for weddings but for business plans. Where school enrollments rise because families now have income security. Where the educated youth no longer flee to Delhi or Mumbai, but stay and build in Bihar.

Conclusion: Growth Rooted in Justice

The future of Bihar lies in unlocking the vast economic potential buried in its soil—literally. Land reform is not just fair policy; it is smart economics. It pays for itself through unleashed productivity, surging enterprise, and collective prosperity.

Landowners don’t lose. They lead the change—and profit from it.

It’s time Bihar turned its land into its launchpad.



बिहार: वह भूमि सुधार जो खुद अपने खर्च निकालता है

बिहार संभावनाओं से भरा राज्य है, लेकिन सदियों पुरानी भूमि स्वामित्व की असमानता इसकी तरक़्क़ी को जकड़े हुए है। एक कड़वा सच यह है कि बिहार की कुल आबादी का केवल 20% से भी कम हिस्सा, यानी ऊंची जातियों के लोग, राज्य की लगभग 80% ज़मीन के मालिक हैं। यह सिर्फ़ सामाजिक न्याय का मामला नहीं है—यह एक आर्थिक अवरोध है, जो बिहार की प्रगति को रोकता है।

लेकिन इससे बाहर निकलने का रास्ता है। यदि भूमि सुधार को बुद्धिमानी से लागू किया जाए, तो यह बिहार की आर्थिक तरक्की को न केवल संभव बना सकता है बल्कि वह भी बिना वर्तमान ज़मींदारों को नुक़सान पहुंचाए। यह कोई ‘रॉबिनहुड नीति’ नहीं है, जहाँ अमीरों से लेकर ग़रीबों को दिया जाए। यह एक समावेशी और चतुर रणनीति है, जिसमें सभी को फ़ायदा होता है।

उत्पादक पुनर्वितरण की समझदारी

ज़मीन रहित परिवारों को ज़मीन देना केवल नैतिक या राजनीतिक निर्णय नहीं है—यह एक आर्थिक इंजन है। जब ग़रीब परिवारों को छोटी ज़मीन मिलती है, तो उन्हें सबसे महत्वपूर्ण चीज़ मिलती है: संपत्ति जो बैंक में गिरवी रखी जा सके। यह उन्हें लोन पाने, छोटे उद्योग शुरू करने और आर्थिक गतिविधियों में भाग लेने का अवसर देता है। गांव-गांव में परिवार मिलकर डेयरी, कृषि प्रसंस्करण, हथकरघा, और अन्य स्थानीय उद्योग शुरू कर सकते हैं।

और सबसे ज़रूरी बात: ज़मींदार हारते नहीं हैं। जैसे-जैसे आर्थिक गतिविधि बढ़ती है, पूरे क्षेत्र की ज़मीनों की क़ीमतें बढ़ती हैं—उनकी भी जो वे अपने पास रखते हैं। बाज़ार फले-फूलेगा, सड़कें बनेंगी, स्कूल खुलेंगे, निवेशक आएँगे—और संपन्नता हर कोने में पहुँचेगी।

SEZ और कृषि-औद्योगिक गलियारे

विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्र (SEZ) और कृषि-आधारित औद्योगिक गलियारे अगला क़दम हैं। लेकिन यहाँ भी, ज़मीन अधिग्रहण के लिए टकराव या ज़बरदस्ती की बजाय एक बेहतर तरीका है: हिस्सेदारी।

अगर ज़मींदार अपनी ज़मीन देकर इन औद्योगिक परियोजनाओं में साझेदार बनते हैं, तो उन्हें कंपनियों में इक्विटी (शेयर) मिल सकती है। इससे ज़मीन एक निष्क्रिय सम्पत्ति से एक सक्रिय निवेश में बदल जाती है। मसलन, मुज़फ्फरपुर में बनने वाला कोई फूड प्रोसेसिंग प्लांट, उन किसानों की भी मिल्कियत हो सकता है जिनकी ज़मीन से वह संभव हुआ।

यह मॉडल संघर्ष को टालता है, सहमति और भागीदारी को बढ़ाता है, और दीर्घकालिक लाभ देता है।

बिहार गुणक प्रभाव (Bihar Multiplier)

सही तरीके से किया गया भूमि सुधार बिहार के लिए एक आर्थिक गुणक बन सकता है। जहाँ FDI या बाहरी निवेश अक्सर ग्रामीण जनसंख्या को छू नहीं पाता, वहीं भूमि वितरण सीधा ग़रीबों तक पहुँचता है। यह उद्यमशीलता को बढ़ावा देता है, ग्रामीण आय बढ़ाता है, खपत को गति देता है, और आत्मनिर्भरता लाता है।

कल्पना कीजिए, एक बिहार जहाँ हर परिवार के पास अपनी ज़मीन हो। गाँवों में बैंक व्यावसायिक योजनाओं के लिए लोन देने में व्यस्त हों। स्कूलों में नामांकन बढ़े क्योंकि परिवारों के पास अब सुरक्षा है। युवा पलायन न करें, बल्कि यहीं पर बिज़नेस खड़ा करें।

निष्कर्ष: न्याय से पैदा हुई प्रगति

बिहार का भविष्य उसकी धरती में ही दफ़्न उस आर्थिक क्षमता को खोलने में है। भूमि सुधार केवल सामाजिक न्याय नहीं, वह एक व्यावहारिक आर्थिक नीति है। यह खुद अपने लिए रास्ता बनाता है—निवेश, नवाचार, और समृद्धि के ज़रिये।

ज़मींदार हारते नहीं हैं। वे ही परिवर्तन के सूत्रधार बन सकते हैं—और फ़ायदा भी उठा सकते हैं।

अब समय आ गया है कि बिहार अपनी ज़मीन को ही अपना लॉन्चपैड बनाए।




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Thursday, June 19, 2025

A Flourishing Bihar Through Inclusive Land Reform: The Case for Redistribution




🌾 A Flourishing Bihar Through Inclusive Land Reform: The Case for Redistribution

1. The Current Landscape of Land Ownership in Bihar

Recent data paints a stark picture: land ownership in Bihar remains highly skewed along caste lines, with upper castes (roughly 15% of the population) controlling around 78% of the land (asiatimes.com). Scheduled Castes own far less than their population share, and over one-third of cultivable land operates under sharecropping (bataidari), often trapping tenant farmers in cycles of debt (en.wikipedia.org). Agricultural Census 2015‑16 shows small and marginal holdings dominate, with average holdings around 2–3 acres per household in surveyed villages (ageconsearch.umn.edu).

Digitization and governance are improving: over 90% of mutation and land record applications in Patna have been resolved recently, aided by digital helplines and the launch of a land‑services call centre (india.gov.in). Yet, entrenched inequality persists, preventing millions of families from using land as collateral for credit.

2. Why Redistribute Land? A Win–Win for All

  • For marginalized households: Even a small plot (say 0.1–0.2 acres) can serve as collateral, unlocking micro‑credit for small businesses, farm diversification, and green growth—from poultry to solar pumps.

  • For large landholders: A vibrant rural economy raises land values across the board. Redistributing small plots stimulates local markets, increases demand for agriproducts, and enhances infrastructure—benefitting all landowners.

  • For the state: Stronger rural enterprises widen the tax base and reduce poverty, aligning with Bihar’s goals of inclusive growth.

3. Lessons from Successful Reforms

📌 Operation Barga (West Bengal)

Between 1978–1985, West Bengal registered sharecroppers’ rights, preventing eviction and guaranteeing fair crop shares (asiatimes.com, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org). It led to higher yields, lower rural poverty, and more bank credit for tenants—without dismantling landowners’ holdings.

📌 Bihar’s Own Heritage: Zamindari Abolition (1950)

Post-independence reforms under Shri Krishna Sinha abolished intermediaries, securing land rights for farmers—though later efforts stalled (en.wikipedia.org).

📌 Homestead Land Grants

In 2022, Bihar launched a mobile-app–enabled scheme granting 5 decimals of homestead land to SC/ST/OBC landless families (en.wikipedia.org)—a clear step in the right direction.

4. Proposed Program: “Bihari Agrarian Upliftment & Enterprise Scheme (BAUES)”

Phase 1: Identify & Digitize

  • Conduct a special survey using Bhū‑Survekshan and Bhū‑Naksha, resolving disputes as per Dec 2024 guidelines (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in).

  • Create a consolidated registry of landless and near‑landless families using digital helpline/CSP infrastructure (dlrs.bihar.gov.in).

Phase 2: Homestead Parcel Allocation

  • Allocate 5–10 decimals of state or surplus ceiling land per family, granting full titles and mutation records.

  • Register tenants and sharecroppers into legal tenancy lists (à la Operation Barga), granting rights and crop-share agreements.

Phase 3: Credit & Capacity Building

  • Partner with NABARD and micro‑finance institutions to offer small loans backed by the homestead plot.

  • Provide skills training—agri‑enterprises, digital skills, micro‑services—with support hubs at block level (leveraging CSC centres).

Phase 4: Incentives for Landholders

Phase 5: Monitoring & Impact Evaluation

  • Use land‑services helplines, DSP-reviewed mutation ROs, and mobile apps to track allocations and credit use.

  • Commission independent audits on rural incomes, loan repayment, and farmland values.

5. Why Large Landholders Should Back This

  • Higher asset values: Productive villages attract businesses, schools, and infrastructure, increasing land prices.

  • Social license: Being champions of equitable growth boosts public reputation.

  • Avoid conflict: A smooth negotiated reform reduces risk of expropriation or political backlash.

6. Bihar 2030: A Vision

Picture a Bihar where every family holds a plot to build, grow, or collateralize. Women land‑owners rise above 12.8% (indiastatbihar.com, researchgate.net). Rural artisans, digital tutors, dairy co‑ops, solar startups—and small landlords—fuel a diversified, resilient economy.

Land is more than soil—it is dignity. With targeted redistribution and smart incentives, Bihar can leap from agrarian distress to agripreneurial dynamism. And in doing so, every acre—and every landholder—benefits.


Land reform isn’t a zero-sum game. It’s the seedbed of a thriving Bihar—one where justice, growth, and shared value grow together.


References & Data Sources



Game Changers for Bihar: A Bold Vision for Transformation
Creating Massive Private Sector Jobs Across Bihar: The Prashant Kishor Formula


Data Colonization

A Concrete Five-Year Plan for Bihar
Prashant Kishor Must Be Jan Suraaj’s CM Candidate
Prashant Kishor: Bihar 2025
Can Meritocracy and Multiparty Democracy Coexist? Rethinking Elections for a Data-Driven Era
The Meritocratic Governance Party (MGP)

China: Meritocracy? Autocracy?


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🌾 समृद्ध बिहार के लिए समावेशी भूमि सुधार: पुनर्वितरण की आवश्यकता

1. बिहार में भूमि स्वामित्व की वर्तमान स्थिति

ताजा आंकड़े बताते हैं कि बिहार में भूमि स्वामित्व बहुत असमान है। लगभग 15% आबादी वाले सवर्ण जातियों के पास लगभग 78% भूमि का स्वामित्व है। अनुसूचित जातियों के पास उनकी आबादी के अनुपात से कहीं कम भूमि है। राज्य की लगभग एक तिहाई कृषि भूमि पर बटाई व्यवस्था लागू है, जहां किसान अक्सर कर्ज के चक्र में फंसे रहते हैं।

हालांकि भूमि रिकॉर्डों का डिजिटलीकरण और सरकारी सेवाओं में सुधार हो रहा है—पटना़ जिले में 90% से अधिक म्यूटेशन और आवेदन अब हल हो चुके हैं—लेकिन भूमि असमानता आज भी व्यापक है। इसका सीधा असर यह है कि लाखों परिवार अपनी भूमि को बैंक से ऋण लेने के लिए गिरवी नहीं रख सकते।

2. भूमि पुनर्वितरण क्यों ज़रूरी है? सभी के लिए लाभकारी

  • ग़रीब परिवारों के लिए: सिर्फ़ 5 से 10 डिसमिल भूमि (0.1–0.2 एकड़) भी बैंक ऋण के लिए पर्याप्त गिरवी हो सकती है, जिससे वे छोटे व्यापार शुरू कर सकते हैं, पशुपालन या कृषि में विविधता ला सकते हैं।

  • बड़े ज़मींदारों के लिए: जब गाँवों की अर्थव्यवस्था समृद्ध होती है, तो ज़मीन की कीमतें भी बढ़ती हैं। स्थानीय बाज़ारों में मांग बढ़ती है, जिससे सभी भूमिधारकों को लाभ होता है।

  • सरकार के लिए: भूमि के सहारे शुरू हुए छोटे व्यवसाय कर आधार को बढ़ाते हैं और गरीबी घटाते हैं, जिससे बिहार का समावेशी विकास होता है।

3. सफल भूमि सुधारों से सीख

📌 ऑपरेशन बर्गा (पश्चिम बंगाल)

1978–1985 के बीच बटाईदार किसानों को कानूनी अधिकार दिए गए, जिससे उत्पादन और किसान आय में वृद्धि हुई और बैंक ऋण प्राप्त करना आसान हुआ।

📌 बिहार की ज़मींदारी उन्मूलन योजना (1950)

स्वतंत्रता के बाद श्रीकृष्ण सिंह के नेतृत्व में बिहार ने ज़मींदारी उन्मूलन किया, जिससे लाखों किसानों को सीधा स्वामित्व मिला—हालांकि बाद की योजनाएँ धीमी हो गईं।

📌 5 डिसमिल भूमि योजना (2022)

बिहार सरकार ने एक मोबाइल ऐप के ज़रिए अनुसूचित जाति, जनजाति और पिछड़े वर्ग के भूमिहीन परिवारों को 5 डिसमिल आवासीय भूमि देने की योजना शुरू की—यह एक सटीक दिशा है।

4. प्रस्तावित योजना: “बिहारी कृषि एवं उद्यमिता उत्थान योजना (BAUES)”

चरण 1: सर्वेक्षण और डिजिटलीकरण

  • भू-नक्शा और भू-सर्वेक्षण तकनीक से व्यापक भूमि सर्वेक्षण किया जाए।

  • हेल्पलाइन और ऐप्स के माध्यम से भूमिहीन परिवारों की सूची तैयार हो।

चरण 2: आवासीय भूखंड आवंटन

  • प्रत्येक पात्र परिवार को 5–10 डिसमिल सरकारी या अधिशेष भूमि दी जाए।

  • बटाईदार किसानों को कानूनी अधिकार दिए जाएं।

चरण 3: ऋण सुविधा और प्रशिक्षण

  • नाबार्ड और माइक्रोफाइनेंस संस्थाओं से जोड़ा जाए ताकि लोग भूमि के बदले ऋण ले सकें।

  • ब्लॉक स्तर पर प्रशिक्षण और सहायता केंद्र बनाए जाएं।

चरण 4: बड़े भूमिधारकों को प्रोत्साहन

  • ज़मीन देने वाले बड़े ज़मींदारों को टैक्स में छूट, विशेष सहकारी योजनाओं में भागीदारी और नई भूमि उपयोग परियोजनाओं में प्राथमिकता मिले।

  • भूमि-पूलिंग ज़ोन विकसित किए जाएं (जैसे बिहटा के पास)।

चरण 5: निगरानी और मूल्यांकन

  • मोबाइल ऐप और हेल्पलाइन से डेटा संग्रह किया जाए।

  • स्वतंत्र एजेंसियों द्वारा आकलन करवाया जाए कि कैसे यह योजना ग्रामीण आय, भूमि मूल्य और ऋण वापसी को प्रभावित कर रही है।

5. बड़े ज़मींदारों के लिए क्यों फायदेमंद है यह योजना

  • भूमि मूल्य में वृद्धि: जब गाँव विकसित होंगे, तो ज़मीन की कीमतें बढ़ेंगी।

  • सामाजिक सम्मान: समावेशी विकास के समर्थक ज़मींदारों की छवि बेहतर बनेगी।

  • टकराव की रोकथाम: स्वैच्छिक और सम्मानजनक सुधार, ज़बरदस्ती की ज़रूरत नहीं।

6. बिहार 2030: एक सपना

कल्पना कीजिए, एक ऐसा बिहार जहां हर परिवार के पास एक छोटा-सा भूखंड हो—घर के लिए, दुकान के लिए, या बैंक से ऋण लेने के लिए। महिलाएं भी स्वामित्व में बढ़ती जाएं। ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में कारीगर, डिजिटल शिक्षक, डेयरी व्यवसायी, और छोटे उद्यमी एक नई अर्थव्यवस्था का निर्माण करें।

भूमि केवल मिट्टी नहीं होती—यह सम्मान होती है। अगर हम भूमि को समानता के साथ वितरित करें और समझदारी से योजनाएँ लागू करें, तो बिहार कृषि संकट से एक समृद्ध कृषि-उद्यमिता मॉडल की ओर अग्रसर हो सकता है।

और जब हर परिवार लाभान्वित होगा, तो हर ज़मींदार भी समृद्ध होगा।


भूमि सुधार कोई हार-जीत का खेल नहीं है। यह बिहार के लिए एक उज्जवल भविष्य की शुरुआत है—जहाँ न्याय, समृद्धि और साझा मूल्य एक साथ फलते-फूलते हैं।


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