Vol. 10, Issue 7, Part B (2024)
Socioeconomic status of plain farmers in Haridwar District of Uttarakhand
Socioeconomic status of plain farmers in Haridwar District of Uttarakhand
Author(s)
Jogendra Kumar
Abstract
Agriculture is a significant contributor to Uttarakhand\'s gross state domestic product. It is the main source of livelihood for over 70 percent of its population. However, the share of agriculture in Uttrakhand\'s gross state domestic product has declined from 29 percent in 2000 to 11 percent in 2022–23. Commercial agriculture is practiced in the plain areas of Uttrakhand. Among the 622 villages in the Haridwar district, two villages in the plain area, namely Budpur and Tikola Kalan from Narsan block, were randomly selected. The results of the study indicated that of the farmers, 94.17℅ were from the OBC category, 50℅ were in the age group of 35–60 years, 56.6℅ had high school and intermediate education level, 83.3℅ had a single occupation in agriculture, 63.33℅ had 1-2 ha land holding, 93.33℅ were in the medium and low-income groups, and 80℅ possessed the cemented type of houses. As far as training exposure is concerned, 71.67 percent had no training exposure.