The Goa Kul Mundhkaar Sangharsh Samiti on October 8 observed Tiller Day in Pernem taluka, marking the historic moment in Goan agrarian reform. The event was held near the Gandhi statue outside the Deputy Collector’s office, where members also staged an agitation and submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the Deputy Collector of Pernem.
Chief spokesperson Santosh Mandrekar and Pernem coordinator Dipesh Naik led the initiative, emphasizing the continuing relevance of land and tenancy rights in Goa.
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Historical Significance:
Tiller Day, celebrated every year on October 8, commemorates the landmark implementation of tenancy reforms in 1976. On this day, tenant farmers—known as tillers—were granted legal ownership of the agricultural lands they cultivated, marking a major shift in Goa’s rural landholding patterns.
Legal and Social Impact:
Under Section 18A of the Tenancy Act, land was formally vested in tenants, ensuring long-term protection for farming communities. The declaration of Tiller Day has since shaped land ownership laws and continues to influence legal decisions concerning agricultural tenancy rights in Goa.
