"...The idea that the state should not be involved in land acquisition—allowing a free hand for corporate houses—is a deeply problematic one. It is only when the state intervenes that there is any chance of a fair deal being worked out for the sellers of land; only then can predatory acquisition of land and higher concentration of land ownership be curbed. The intervention of the state, then, becomes an attempt to regulate the land market, not promote it. In its absence, land alienation will become widespread and corporate farming will become easier. It opens the door to a corporate takeover of agriculture," - says R. Ramakumar
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:49:13 +0000