Question

Explain the role of non-farm employment in promoting rural diversification.

Answer 1

Agricultural sector in India is already overcrowded and suffering from the problem of disguised unemployment. A major proportion of the increasing labour force needs to find alternate employment opportunities in other non-farm sectors.

Animal husbandry, fisheries, horticulture and information technology are the key areas of non-farm activities which have helped in promoting rural diversification. Rural workforce is actively engaged in various non-farm activities to augment their earnings.