Rural Economy Diversification-A Special Reference to Tamilnadu

Abstract

India is a land of villages and rural population alone constitute around 64% of the country’s population. The transformation right from independence has brought the country to the forefront as it has carved a niche in the arena of agricultural sector, service sector, industrial sector, science and technology, and so on. Rural areas are known for the quality of life which revolves around the nature. Majority of the poor people reside in rural areas. Rural Tamil Nadu is highly diversified but still more than 52% of workers work in the agricultural sector including dairy as the principal activity. An insight into Rural Economy Diversification portrays how the villages are getting transformed and well-equipped with good infrastructural facilities. It also delves into the rich minerals found in rural areas, fertile land, water bodies, non-polluted atmosphere etc., and the employment reality of the people dwelling there. It also revolves about the process of rural economy moving from agricultural base to both farm and non -farm activities and how income is generated through manifold sources such as agriculture, value added products, rearing of livestock, small scale sectors, cottage industries, rural tourism, Agri tourism etc. Rural Diversification is required mainly to provide sources of income to the people of rural areas.