Question

How did Ryoti system of indigo cultivation help the planters overcome the difficulties of nij cultivation

Answer 1

• Under the Ryoti system ,the planters forced the ryots to sign a contract ,an agreement .
• They also pressurised the village headmen to sign the contract on behalf of the ryots.
• Those who signed the contract got cash advances from the planters at low rate of interests.
• The planters provided the seed and the drill,sowed the seed and looked after the crop.
• After the crop was delivered to the planters after the harvest,a new loan was given to the ryots and this cycle remain continue.