The Peasants of Nepal

The Peasants of Nepal

Introduction: Nepal is predominantly an agricultural country. About 70% people here are farmer. So farming is the main source of their livelihood. The peasants live in villages. They are hard working. They have different customs, religions, and languages. They wear different dresses.

Condition of Peasants in Nepal: The peasants of Nepal are very poor. They live in small houses and huts. They eat poor food and wear rags. They work from morning to evening. They cannot read and write. They can’t spend money for their children’s` education. They follow the primitive methods of agriculture. They do not use improved seeds and chemical fertilizer. AS a result, they cannot grow bigger and better quality of crops. They spent miserable life. They don’t know what is happening in the world. They are underemployed. During the winter, they remain idle. Because of the lack of irrigational facilities, their land remains barren during winter. Apart from their work in the field, they tame many kinds of domestic animals like cows, buffaloes, goats, and oxen. The oxen plough their land. They get money by selling milk and meat.

Some peasants have some land of their own. Some does not have their own land. They cultivate the land of the landowners. They can be replaced at any time form the landowners. They please the landowners to continue cultivation on their land. Although, the Land Reform Act has provided the right to land, it is not in practice. So the government should provide special attention to protect the rights of the peasants. Moreover, the government should provide loans to the peasants in reasonable interest. They must be ensured to sell their products in reasonable rive.

As majority of the people in Nepal are farmers, the development of the nation depends on agriculture.  If agriculture is good, the status of farmers can be improved. Hence the country can develop. That is why the government should give top priority in agriculture. The peasants must also be aware of their rights and demand the support from the government. They must identify the importance of improved methods of farming and follow the methods accordingly.