Landless Laborers and the Green Revolution

By: EconomyWatch   Date: 21 April 2010

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Green revolution had affected the landless labourers in a number of ways. The effect of Green Revolution differed across the different labour categories and regions. The revolution created lot of job opportunities for the villagers. The general upswing in the economy of various third world countries improved the average standard of living. The purchasing power of people also improved.

The conventional sep-jajmani relationship was retained in the villages. The economic conditions improved due to the blend of traditional and the contemporary systems of agricultural production. The intermingling created lots of job opportunities because small industries were set up inside the villages. However, there was a problem involved with this kind of job since it was not always possible for the village craftsmen to know about the industrial products. In such cases they had to find out other job options.

The Promotion of the Permanent Laborers

The permanent landless laborers worked their way out towards better occupations. Some of the farmers could establish personal relations with the owners and were entrusted with works outside plowing the fields. Due to mechanisation of agriculture brought about by Green Revolution the landless labourers were absorbed as tractor drivers and pump attendants. They were paid well by the owners of the field for this kind of work.

The Effects of Green Revolution on the Laborers

The eviction of tenants and the growing population led to the increase in the number of landless labors. The landowners started to depend on the combine harvesters. These harvesters did not work in the fields throughout, instead they were hired only during the harvest season. These combine harvesters posed to be a danger for the laborers. However, the government realized the situation and banned the import of combine harvesters.

The Disintegration of Labour Class

Among the laborers the strong ones could only afford to go out in search of work, the ones who were economically a bit well off could afford to maintain the cattle. Others who were neither economically nor physically sound suffered from the changes brought in by Green revolution.

Therefore, it is clear from the situation that the landless laborers did not profit much from the system.


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