This volume investigates the socio-economic consequences of modern agricultural technology on Indian agrarian structures and demographic patterns. N. Krishnaji utilizes empirical data to evaluate how the introduction of new production methods since the mid-sixties has altered the economic landscape for various classes of rural households. The work synthesizes historical production trends with an analysis of state policy and political influence to provide a comprehensive view of rural economic shifts.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of Indian agrarian economics, particularly for its rigorous empirical approach to demographic stratification. Readers often note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a foundational resource for scholars interested in the intersection of agricultural policy and rural social dynamics.