NON-FARM SECTOR AS A CATALYST FOR RURAL EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME GENERATION (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ANDHRA PRADESH STATE)
Dr. K. Srinivas
Assistant Professor in Economics, Government Degree College, Cherial.
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This paper analyzes the role of non-farm sector in the rural areas in creation of. employment opportunities and income generation to rural labour. Majority of population depending on primary sector in India and engaged in farm activities. So, pressure on land should be reduced by giving priority to non-farm activities, then this sector plays crucial role in reducing unemployment, poverty and enhances development activities in rural areas.
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