kisaan
Kisaan, also spelled kisān, is the Hindi-Urdu term for a farmer or peasant. In India and Pakistan, it denotes a person who cultivates land or works in agriculture, typically referring to smallholders and rural laborers. The word is widely used in political, social, and media discourse to describe farmers as a social group.
The etymology is linked to Persian and Urdu influences on the Hindi language, with the term widely
In economic terms, kisaan represents a central component of agrarian systems. A large share of rural employment
Historically and politically, kisaan have organized into farmer unions and movements. In India, organizations such as
In Pakistan, kisaan likewise plays a central role in agrarian policy debates, with farmer organizations advocating