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Agriculture
Gujarat's New Land Law Aims to Halt Shrinking Farm Holdings Across Generations
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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India’s agricultural plots are getting smaller with each successive generation. Gujarat has introduced a new land law intended to curb this trend and could serve as a template for other states.
Farm sizes across India have been steadily decreasing as land is divided among heirs, raising concerns about agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods. Analysts note that the fragmentation is a long‑term challenge that threatens food security.
In response, the Gujarat state government has enacted a new land law aimed at limiting the further subdivision of agricultural holdings. The legislation seeks to streamline inheritance processes and encourage consolidation of plots, while providing mechanisms for voluntary land pooling among farmers.
Officials say the Gujarat model could offer a practical framework for other states grappling with similar issues. If adopted widely, the approach may help preserve viable farm sizes, improve efficiency, and support the broader goal of sustainable agriculture in the country.
In response, the Gujarat state government has enacted a new land law aimed at limiting the further subdivision of agricultural holdings. The legislation seeks to streamline inheritance processes and encourage consolidation of plots, while providing mechanisms for voluntary land pooling among farmers.
Officials say the Gujarat model could offer a practical framework for other states grappling with similar issues. If adopted widely, the approach may help preserve viable farm sizes, improve efficiency, and support the broader goal of sustainable agriculture in the country.