Inequalities: A root to limited opportunities for poor

As we all know that in India poverty is widespread among landless agricultural labourers and
their dependent. During independence India had large population of landless poor in rural
areas, and it set an ambitious program of land reform.
National and State laws were introduced to limit the size of family
holdings, and to protect the rights of tenant farmers. Progress was rapid at
first, but has slowed considerably problem being

Corruption at local level

Short lived benefits
Loans for capital improvements and inputs

Another example of perpetuating inequalities is given by Green Revolution

This was the beginning of being the usage of HYVs (High yielding
varieties) for production of staple foodstuffs such as rice, wheat, and
maize. India successful embraced Green Revolution as a part of its move
to ensure food security in India after Independence. As a result of a severe
famine which had occurred in Bengal under British rule, in 1943, when 4
million people died of hunger.
In material terms green revolution was successful as yields increased
dramatically. But these benefits were mainly prevailed by large
landowners. Since, HYVs required large number of usage of pesticides
and fertilizers which poor landowners could not afford.
And on top of that the landowners charged high price for the land to
cultivate.
Pesticides have also created environmental problems in India Additionally,
the greater mechanisation of agriculture actually reduced the number of
labouring jobs in some areas, making the landless even less secure. Thus,
while the Green Revolution has resulted in benefits for some, it has also
tended to increase inequalities in many areas. Plenty of food is available
in India: in most parts of the country, the markets are well stocked with
produce. Malnutrition is caused by a lack of ability to grow or purchase
food.

Conclusion
India has made considerable amount of progress nearly after 60 years.
Significant industrial and economic development has been made, and the
country is now much closer to self-sufficiency than ever before. India has a
rapidly expanding middle class, with unprecedented access to goods and
opportunity. However, Inequality still exist in a fact of life in India largely in
social and economic environment which has reduced or limited the
opportunities for poor in India.
The Degree to which the poverty and inequality have been dealed with in
the country varies from region to region.

Major priorities for the future include: reforms of money-lending,

especially in rural areas, to break the cycle of poverty and debt continuing
breakdown of the worst excesses of the caste system continuing to ensure
security of tenure, and improving the education and opportunities for
women.