Meaning of Karai-yidi

Karai-yidi

Language - Urdu

Tamil Word - ஒரு கிராமத்தின் நிலங்கள் இணை பார்செனரா இடையே அவ்வப்போது பரிமாறப்படும் ஒரு பதவிக்காலம்

A tenure under which the lands of a village are periodically exchanged amongst the co-parceners. Example: Under the 'Karai-yidi' system, the villagers would redistribute their land holdings at regular intervals to ensure equitable access to resources. This term demonstrates a unique approach to land management, promoting fairness and preventing the concentration of land ownership within a community.