Paper Details

Name: Premakumari L
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume-12, Issue-2 (July-December)
Page Number: 304-308
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17829857

ABSTRACT
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Principal architect of the Indian Constitution, was a visionary
economist and advocate for agrarian justice. His contributions to rural development, often
overshadowed by his work in social justice and constitutional law, remain relevant in
contemporary India. This paper examines Ambedkar's blueprint for agrarian transformation,
highlighting his advocacy for equitable land distribution, state ownership of agricultural
resources, and cooperative farming to promote economic democracy. Drawing on a
theoretical framework combining Ambedkar's ideas with Rawlsian justice and Amartya Sen's
capability approach, this study investigates the intersection of caste, land, and rural
inequality. The analysis draws on secondary data from government sources, academic
literature, and Ambedkar's original works.
The findings reveal structural disparities, particularly landlessness among Scheduled Castes
and Tribes, and inadequate post-independence policies to achieve Ambedkar's vision. By
comparing his proposals with current agrarian issues, including farmer suicides and
unsustainable farming practices, the paper advocates for rural development policies aligned
with Ambedkar's principles. This study proposes solutions including effective land
redistribution, cooperative farming revitalization, and incorporation of Ambedkar's justice
framework into policy-making and rural education. The paper argues that Ambedkar's
agrarian ideals align with constitutional mandates while presenting a sustainable, inclusive
approach to rural upliftment in 21st-century India.
Keywords: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Agrarian Justice, Rural Development, Sustainable Farming,
Land Reforms, Economic Democracy, Cooperative Farming, Social Equity.