Mod 25: Operational Land Holdings & Comprehensive Land Reforms in Bihar
5.2.11 Distribution of Operational Holdings in Bihar
There are around 1.47 crore landholdings in the state of which around 91.06% are marginal holdings of size less than 1 hectare.Table 5.2.9: Distribution of Holdings by Size Class
| Category of farmers | No. of Holdings ('000) | Operational holding ('000 Ha.) |
|---|---|---|
| Marginal (0-1 Ha.) | 14971 | 3728 |
| Small (1-2 Ha.) | 944 | 1178 |
| Semi medium (2-4 Ha.) | 414 | 1076 |
| Medium (4-10 Ha.) | 81 | 431 |
| Large (10-above Ha.) | 3 | 45 |
| Total | 16413 | 6457 |
*(Source: Agricultural Census, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi)*
5.2.12 Land Reforms in Bihar
The state constituted the Bihar Land Reform Commission under D. Bandyopadhyay in June 2006 (report submitted April 2008) covering Bhoodan, mutation, sharecropping, and land ceiling. Recommendations included campaign-mode distribution by Dec 2009, Divisional Commissioner structures, and 101 contract amins.- Resettlement Policy 2007: Compensation fixed adding 50% value of stamp duty; solatium raised to 60%; up to 5 decimals homestead land; ₹10,000 temporary housing assistance and ₹5,000 transport allowance; 200 days minimum wage payment for displaced farm labourers; 100% conversion fee exemption for industries.
- Other Initiatives: 3 decimals homestead land for landless Mahadalit families; *Operation Bhumi Dakhal*; *Abhiyan Basera* (2014) providing 5 decimals homestead land; computerisation under NLRMP; and Urban Homestead Land Policy 2014 (up to 30 sq. metres on perpetual lease for urban SC/STs).
- Resettlement Policy 2007: Compensation fixed adding 50% value of stamp duty; solatium raised to 60%; up to 5 decimals homestead land; ₹10,000 temporary housing assistance and ₹5,000 transport allowance; 200 days minimum wage payment for displaced farm labourers; 100% conversion fee exemption for industries.
- Other Initiatives: 3 decimals homestead land for landless Mahadalit families; *Operation Bhumi Dakhal*; *Abhiyan Basera* (2014) providing 5 decimals homestead land; computerisation under NLRMP; and Urban Homestead Land Policy 2014 (up to 30 sq. metres on perpetual lease for urban SC/STs).
- Resettlement Policy 2007: Compensation fixed adding 50% value of stamp duty; solatium raised to 60%; up to 5 decimals homestead land; ₹10,000 temporary housing assistance and ₹5,000 transport allowance; 200 days minimum wage payment for displaced farm labourers; 100% conversion fee exemption for industries.
- Other Initiatives: 3 decimals homestead land for landless Mahadalit families; *Operation Bhumi Dakhal*; *Abhiyan Basera* (2014) providing 5 decimals homestead land; computerisation under NLRMP; and Urban Homestead Land Policy 2014 (up to 30 sq. metres on perpetual lease for urban SC/STs).
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Resettlement Policy 2007: Compensation fixed adding 50% value of stamp duty; solatium raised to 60%; up to 5 decimals homestead land; ₹10,000 temporary housing assistance and ₹5,000 transport allowance; 200 days minimum wage payment for displaced farm labourers; 100% conversion fee exemption for industries.
Compensation fixed adding 50% value of stamp duty; solatium raised to 60%; up to 5 decimals homestead land; ₹10,000 temporary housing assistance and ₹5,000 transport allowance; 200 days minimum wage payment for displaced farm labourers; 100% conversion fee exemption for industries.Other Initiatives: 3 decimals homestead land for landless Mahadalit families; *Operation Bhumi Dakhal*; *Abhiyan Basera* (2014) providing 5 decimals homestead land; computerisation under NLRMP; and Urban Homestead Land Policy 2014 (up to 30 sq. metres on perpetual lease for urban SC/STs).
3 decimals homestead land for landless Mahadalit families; *Operation Bhumi Dakhal*; *Abhiyan Basera* (2014) providing 5 decimals homestead land; computerisation under NLRMP; and Urban Homestead Land Policy 2014 (up to 30 sq. metres on perpetual lease for urban SC/STs).