The Strategy of Rural Development: An Investigation into the Agrarian Reform in Assam

The present research analyzed the radical change of agrarian structure in Assam. The state is experienced to the outstanding development in the agrarian structure. The execution of various land modification acts and land policy are assumed to restructure the agrarian economy in the state. Generally, the redistribution of land and reduction of rural poverty are the key measures of changing agrarian structure. Consequently, the objective of the research is to analyze redistribution of land and rural poverty reduction in Assam. The research applied the Gini coefficient method to estimate the efficient land redistribution. The research applied the regression technique to find the relation between rural poverty and Gini coefficient. The study observed the significant development since 1970. The Gini coefficient of land redistribution and poverty in rural area declined on same direction during the study period. Finally, redistribution of land significantly affected to alleviate rural poverty in the state. The research concluded that the government initiatives have restructured the agrarian economy.