THE DISPOSSESSED : How Landlessness Feeds Poverty in BIHAR

Описание: This video was originally published on www.newsreel.asia on June 22, 2023.

Deba Manjhi, a 75-year-old labourer from #Bihar's West Champaran district, used to receive 3 hatai (2.25 kg) of paddy in exchange for a grueling day's work a couple of decades ago. Presently, he labours 5 to 6 hours daily in the agricultural fields owned by land-owning farmers, earning a meager wage of 150 rupees. His sons are also daily-wage labourers, and sadly, none of his grandchildren attend school.

Belonging to the lowest caste hierarchy and deprived of land or any assets for generations, Deba Manjhi represents a significant portion of Bihar's population, accounting for 52%, that has been identified by the NITI Aayog as multidimensionally poor.

Despite the implementation of land reforms, promising land to the landless, Deba Manjhi still awaits the day when he’ll have access to the land allocated by the government. Until then, his future generations look destined to a life plagued by poverty, lack of education, and food insecurity.

Video by Surabhi Singh

Visit https://newsreel.asia/en/ to watch more videos and listen to our engaging Podcasts on public interest issues for free.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on our Social Media Platforms.

Facebook
  / 106985381430710  

Instagram
https://instagram.com/newsreel.asia?u...

Twitter
https://twitter.com/newsreel_asia?t=B...

Linkedin
  / newsreel-asia