RURAL LIVELIHOOD

People in rural areas take up different types of activities to earn their livelihood. Some people work in the fields while some are involved in non-farming activities.

In a year, people mostly spend time and money on sowing, weeding, and harvesting during particular months. Their lives, thus, revolve around certain seasons as the production of crops depends on nature.

Those who have small lands depend on it for cultivation. Those who do not own land depend on others’ land to work there as labourers.

Small farmers sell their crops to the traders and store some for themselves.

Sometimes they take loans which lead them to debts. So, they also involve in other jobs.

The main problem they face is the repayment of their loans. If they have taken loans, they have to sell their crops to the moneylenders at a rate much cheaper than market price.

Agricultural labourers, fishing families, and craftspeople do not find employment throughout the year. They struggle hard to make ends meet.

Big farmers live better lifestyles with the money they earn from lands, factories, and other business activities.