The campaign was launched in 2005 and culminated in 2007, in the form of a 350 km foot march allegedly involving 25,000 people[citation needed].
According to a recent World Bank report, poverty remains a significant problem in India, with progress described as 'modest' compared to some Asian neighbors.
Research by Hanstad, Brown, and Prosterman in Karnataka and West Bengal supports this, showing that small land plots (0.05-0.15 acres) significantly benefit landless families at low costs, increasing income, access to credit, and social status.
Secondly, a recent PACS discussion paper highlights that even updated land records do not ensure security of possession.
This system favors the wealthy, offering little protection against land grabs, which can range from violent expulsion to bribery of officials.
According to R Srivastava, the wealthy landowners often resist giving land to the landless to maintain their autonomy and wage control, and they hold significant influence over local politicians and administrators.