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Q. What are Non Farming Activities in Palampur?
Answer:-
Non-Farming Activities-
All the economic activities that require less area of land are known as Non-Farming activities.
Some of the non-farming activities that are carried out in Palampur are- Dairy, small-scale manufacturing, shopkeeping and transport activities.
25% of the people living in Palampur are engaged in non-farm activities.
Basic Non-Farming Activities Followed By The People Of Palampur-
Dairy- Dairy is one of the main non-farm activities of the people of Palampur. People breed cows and buffaloes and their milk is sold to the people of Raiganj.
Small-scale manufacturing- People of Palampur are also engaged in small-scale manufacturing of products like leather, and also work in small production units involving weaving and spinning.
Shopkeeping- There are also a lot of shopkeepers in the village of Palampur that sell stationary items, toothpaste, books etc. They buy these goods from the wholesalers in the town and retail them to the people of the village.
Transport- People of Palampur are also involved in driving tractors, bullock carts, jeeps, trucks, and rickshaws. These modes of transportation are mostly used to transfer goods from one place to another.
Self-employment- People of Palampur engage in self-employment activities by opening coaching institutes for art, stitching and computer training.
Cattle-farming- Cattle are also bred as a part of a non-farm activity in the village.
The people of Palampur earn profits from these Non-Farming activities and train people for better opportunities in their life.
Significance Of The Non-Farming Activities For The People Of Palampur:
An additional source of income for the farmers of Palampur
Creates employment opportunities for the workers that do not have any land in the village
It helps in the establishment of a market in the village
It prevents the migration of people from rural areas to the urban areas in search of work opportunities
Limited resources are required for carrying out Non-Farming activities that attract a large number of workers
