Land Ownership and Use of Land in Odisha: A Critical Review

Abstract

This research investigates the relation between land ownership, holding size, and land usage in selected districts of Odisha, India, with a particular emphasis on fallow land. The purpose of the research is to shed light on the variables that impact land usage in the area and to find possibilities for enhancing agricultural production and land management techniques. The findings of the research imply that ownership, holding size, and socioeconomic characteristics have a substantial impact in influencing land use patterns in the area, and that targeted policies and interventions have the potential to promote more efficient and sustainable land use. The purpose of this research is to investigate the patterns of land ownership, holding size, and usage in several districts of Odisha, India, with a particular emphasis on fallow land. The study will give a detailed overview of the existing situation of land resources in the chosen districts and provide important insight into the variables influencing land usage in the area. Moreover, the conclusions of this research will have significant implications for regional land use policy and planning."