Explore the intricate dynamics of agricultural land transfers in India with “Land Transfers: A Case Study.” This empirical study delves into the profound impact of land ceiling laws enacted since the 1950s, revealing crucial insights into the evolving agrarian structure. Discover the root causes of land alienation, identify the classes gaining and losing land, and understand the surge in landlessness. Dr. Kripa Shankar analyzes the role of new agricultural technology in a backward state like Uttar Pradesh, examining factors like immiserization and economic diversification. Essential reading for planners, rural development agencies, and anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of land ownership and its socio-economic consequences in rural India.