Famine Commissions during British Rule in India
▪️Famine Commissions during British Rule in India Recurrent famine and huge loss of life due to hunger led the British Government to come under pressure in England. The devastating effects of 1876-78 famine compelled the British Government to do something substantial to check the recurrence of famines in India. Hence, they formed three commissions to evaluate the causes of the famines which are discussed below: ◾ First Famine Commission It was set up in 1878 under the Chairmanship of Sir Richard Strachey. The commission recommended state interference in food trade in the event of famine. India witnessed another major famine in 1896-97. ◾Second Famine Commission It was constituted in 1897 under the Chairmanship of Sir James Lyall. This commission recommended the development of irrigation facilities. ◾Third Famine Commission It was set up in 1900 under the Chairmanship of Sir Anthony (Later Lord) McDonnel to re-evaluate and recommend changes in report of the previous commissio...