But we have to balance this with the rights of those who own land and are not in a position to cultivate it. Certain legislative measures are needed for all this. But it's a state subject. We can only draw up a policy and give them financial assistance to update and computerise land records. But what's more important are the inputs.
Water is one.
Irrigation projects must be completed within a certain time frame. Ground-water resources must be used judiciously. There should be conjunctive use of surface water and ground water to ensure sustainability and prevent soil salinity. In fertilisers, too, there should be judicious use of chemical and organic fertilisers. Seeds, the most important input, should be of superior quality.