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2. The scope of Land reforms needs to be widened beyond the mere activity of redistribution of land and fixing land ceilings to a systemic restructuring that undertakes reforms in the sector of energy and water. Discuss.

Approach:

The answer should first explain the inadequacy of the current land reforms to make farming more productive and viable. Then it should illustrate the need for a multipronged approach, which includes building requisite infrastructure and distribution of services, with focus on irrigation and electricity, to develop the agricultural sector.