The objective of this study has been set as developing a programme for empowering the poor so that they can participate in planning on matters related to land and land use. This study reviews available information to identify and assess land related problems. It also lays emphasis on the identification of basic land productivity related problems of the poor andthe relevant interventions through expert consultation and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) in the selected specific localities to represent broader areas. The study specificallyconcentrates on identifying the key issues considered important in empowering the rural poor with special reference to; increased income through increased land size and productivity, accumulating wealth, obtaining social recognition and improving health and nutritional conditions of the families.