Maya, I; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science and Technology, 2002)
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Abstract:
The present study was an attempt to analytically approach the problem of farm
poverty in Kerala from an entirely different angle by incorporating an independently
developed and reformulated definition of poverty line in terms of physical units of
operational holdings (say, acre). The entire discussion on farm poverty emerged out of
proper co-ordination of two important factors popularly considered as the distinct
features of I<erala's agrarian sector, viz, unparalleled proliferation of marginal holdings
and the unique and emirable position enjoyed by the state in terms of farm
productivity. This brief analytical study on farm poverty, conducted in the light of inter
regional variations in farm productivity tried to highlight various grave issues deserving
thorough introspection.
Description:
Department of Applied Economics,Cochin University of Science and Technology