What does LAL mean in BANKING

Landless Agricultural Labourers usually carry out wage labor such as harvesting, cleaning and sorting crops, as well as working on other non-agricultural tasks associated with the farm or plantation. Depending on the region they live in, they may also be involved in subsistence farming with limited access to seeds and fertilizer.

Many smallholder farmers employ landless agricultural workers to provide assistance in their fields and plantations. Larger farms or plantations may also employ them on a regular basis depending on their needs.

The compensation varies based on region, type of work performed and employer. Some employers may pay daily wages while others offer contracts for longer term employment with more favourable terms. Most LALs live near or below the poverty line due to low wages and limited opportunity for upward mobility within the sector.

Landless Agricultural Labourers often lack legal protections due to exploitative labour practices by their employers including unpaid wages, an inability to bargain collectively and dangerous working conditions. These workers are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation from landlords which can lead to displacement from their homes if they seek to unionize or demand better working conditions. It is therefore important that measures are taken to support these vulnerable communities so they can enjoy a decent standard of living similar to other rural populations across India.

Providing land rights would ensure that these communities are no longer dependent upon unreliable sources of income like seasonal wage labour but can instead become self-sufficient through owning or leasing land for farming activities where they can earn an equitable income throughout the year. Creating training programs and providing access to credit will allow LALs to pursue entrepreneurial activities and increase economic security more broadly in agriculture sectors across India. Additionally, policy measures should be taken so that both employers and employees adhere strictly to basic labour laws regarding compensation, benefits and safety regulations so that all parts of society benefit equitably from growth in agriculture industries without exploiting any individuals in the process.