The purpose of the story is to introduce some basic concepts relating to production and this we do through a story of a hypothetical village called Palampur.
The story of village Palampur /Economics /class IXAdvetya Pillai
Labor is a necessary factor for agricultural production after land. Small farmers and their families provide the labor required to cultivate their own fields. Medium and large farmers hire additional farm laborers to work on their fields since family labor is not sufficient.
1) People are an asset rather than a liability for an economy when viewed as productive human capital or "people as a resource".
2) Investment in human capital through education, training, and healthcare provides returns both to individuals in the form of higher incomes and to society through indirect benefits of a more educated and healthier population.
3) The quality of a population, as indicated by literacy rates and life expectancy, ultimately determines a country's economic growth rate. Educated and healthy populations are assets while illiterate and unhealthy populations are liabilities.
CBSE NCERT SOCIAL SCIENCE HISTORY GEOGRAPHY ECONOMICS POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS 9 CHAPTER the story of village palampur factors of production farming in palampur non farming activities land labour physical capital fixed capital working capital human capital
Palampur village has approximately 450 families from various castes. Agriculture is the main occupation, with 75% of people dependent on farming. The village has fairly well developed infrastructure like roads, electricity, schools and health centers. Farming practices have modernized through the use of high yielding seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation, allowing multiple crops to be grown each year. However, land degradation is a concern due to the impacts of chemical usage and groundwater depletion from tubewells. Aside from farming, some villagers engage in dairy, small manufacturing, shops and transport services.
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India has a great diversity of forest and wildlife resources which are classified and protected in various ways. Species are categorized as normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic, or extinct depending on their population levels and risk of depletion. Various factors like hunting, deforestation, and urbanization threaten species. Conservation methods aim to protect habitats and species through laws, reserves, and community involvement in projects like Project Tiger to safeguard India's biological heritage.
This document provides an overview of the village of Palampur and its economic activities. It discusses that Palampur has 450 families from different castes engaged in farming, dairy, small manufacturing, transport, and shopkeeping. To increase farm production, farmers practice multiple cropping, growing 3 crops per year. The introduction of modern farming techniques such as irrigation and high-yielding seed varieties has increased wheat yields. However, concerns exist that the overuse of chemical fertilizers and groundwater irrigation may degrade the land over time. The village also has a small number of medium and large landowners, but most families are small or landless farmers.
The story of village Palampur /Economics /class IXAdvetya Pillai
Labor is a necessary factor for agricultural production after land. Small farmers and their families provide the labor required to cultivate their own fields. Medium and large farmers hire additional farm laborers to work on their fields since family labor is not sufficient.
1) People are an asset rather than a liability for an economy when viewed as productive human capital or "people as a resource".
2) Investment in human capital through education, training, and healthcare provides returns both to individuals in the form of higher incomes and to society through indirect benefits of a more educated and healthier population.
3) The quality of a population, as indicated by literacy rates and life expectancy, ultimately determines a country's economic growth rate. Educated and healthy populations are assets while illiterate and unhealthy populations are liabilities.
CBSE NCERT SOCIAL SCIENCE HISTORY GEOGRAPHY ECONOMICS POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS 9 CHAPTER the story of village palampur factors of production farming in palampur non farming activities land labour physical capital fixed capital working capital human capital
Palampur village has approximately 450 families from various castes. Agriculture is the main occupation, with 75% of people dependent on farming. The village has fairly well developed infrastructure like roads, electricity, schools and health centers. Farming practices have modernized through the use of high yielding seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation, allowing multiple crops to be grown each year. However, land degradation is a concern due to the impacts of chemical usage and groundwater depletion from tubewells. Aside from farming, some villagers engage in dairy, small manufacturing, shops and transport services.
Forest and Wildlife Resources Class - 10thNehaRohtagi1
India has a great diversity of forest and wildlife resources which are classified and protected in various ways. Species are categorized as normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic, or extinct depending on their population levels and risk of depletion. Various factors like hunting, deforestation, and urbanization threaten species. Conservation methods aim to protect habitats and species through laws, reserves, and community involvement in projects like Project Tiger to safeguard India's biological heritage.
This document provides an overview of the village of Palampur and its economic activities. It discusses that Palampur has 450 families from different castes engaged in farming, dairy, small manufacturing, transport, and shopkeeping. To increase farm production, farmers practice multiple cropping, growing 3 crops per year. The introduction of modern farming techniques such as irrigation and high-yielding seed varieties has increased wheat yields. However, concerns exist that the overuse of chemical fertilizers and groundwater irrigation may degrade the land over time. The village also has a small number of medium and large landowners, but most families are small or landless farmers.
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This document provides an overview of the village of Palampur. It describes the village as having approximately 450 families from different castes, with the upper castes owning most of the land. The village relies on farming as its main activity, along with some small-scale manufacturing, dairy, transport, and other limited non-farm activities. It notes infrastructure like schools, electricity, and healthcare facilities. Farm activities require land, labor, and physical capital including tools, machinery, and buildings. Non-farm activities include dairy, small manufacturing, shop keeping, and a growing transport sector.
This is a PowerPoint Presentation based on Chapter-1, NCERT S.St. (Economics) of Class 9. This describes the whole chapter named "the story of village Palampur". This consists of description of different farm activities, the organization of production, non-farm activities, land, labor, physical capital, dairy farm, small-scale manufacturers, and much more.
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The village of Palampur is located in Uttar Pradesh near the towns of Raiganj and Shahpur. It has over 450 families, with the majority (75%) dependent on farming for their livelihood. Traditional farming involved growing jowar and bajra during the rainy season and wheat during the winter, but the introduction of high-yield varieties and fertilizers in the 1960s dramatically increased yields. However, this has led to issues of declining soil fertility and groundwater levels. Land ownership is unequally distributed, with many landless families and most small landholders cultivating less than 2 hectares. Medium and large landholders cultivate over 2 hectares and hire labor. Non-farm activities include
economics chapter 1 the story of village palampurRounak prajapati
The document provides details about the village of Palampur, which is used to introduce concepts of production. It describes Palampur's main economic activities as farming and some non-farm activities. Farming is the primary occupation for 75% of residents and involves growing multiple crops per year using modern farming techniques. Other sections discuss land distribution; the need for labor, capital, and natural resources; sale of surplus crops; and non-farm occupations like dairy, shops, transport and small manufacturing.
The document summarizes the key economic activities and development of the village Palampur. It describes that farming is the main activity in Palampur, with other small-scale activities including dairy, manufacturing, trade and transport. It notes that Palampur has 450 families from different castes, with upper caste families owning most of the land. It also provides details about the infrastructure in Palampur, including schools, healthcare facilities, and transportation connections to nearby towns.
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Chapter - 4, Agriculture, Geography, Social Science, Class 10
INTRODUCTION
INDIA IS AN AGRICULTURALLY IMPORTANT COUNTRY WHY?
CROPPING SEASONS
FEATURES OF MAJOR CROPS
VEGETABLES
TECHNOLOGICAL REFORMS
BHOODAN GRAMDAN
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The document discusses poverty in India through two case studies and by examining its causes and measurement. It describes the lives of two poor families, one living in urban Jharkhand and struggling to survive on daily wages, and another from a village in Uttar Pradesh where work and food are scarce. Poverty is defined in terms of lack of food, shelter, healthcare, clean water and regular employment. While national poverty rates have declined from 55% to 26%, certain groups including tribal communities, landless laborers and urban casual workers remain most vulnerable. States vary widely in their success in reducing poverty.
Gobind was a farmer in 1960 with 2.25 hectares of largely unirrigated land that he cultivated with his three sons. After Gobind's death, the land was divided among his sons, leaving each with only 0.75 hectare, which is not enough for them to make a living from. Savita is a small farmer who needs a loan to purchase supplies, but must borrow from a larger farmer at a high interest rate of 24% and promise additional work during harvesting season at a low wage. Mishrilal has set up a mechanical sugarcane crushing machine to process sugarcane into jaggery, which he sells for a small profit. Kareem has opened a computer
The document discusses people as a resource for the economy. It states that developing a country's human capital through education and health makes the population an asset rather than a liability. When people are educated and skilled, they can increase productivity and incomes, boosting the economy. Countries like Japan that invested heavily in human resource development through education and healthcare despite having few natural resources are now highly developed. The document also categorizes human activities into three sectors - primary, secondary and tertiary - and discusses factors like literacy rates, health and skills that determine the quality of a population.
2/3 of India's population is engaged in agriculture, with food grains and exports like tea, coffee and spices being important agricultural products. There are three main types of farming practiced in India - primitive subsistence farming on small plots using basic tools, intensive subsistence farming in high population areas using fertilizers and irrigation, and commercial farming using high-yielding seeds and chemicals. Crops are grown in different seasons - rabi in winter, kharif in monsoon, and zaid in between. Key crops include rice, wheat, millets, maize, pulses, sugarcane, oilseeds, tea, coffee, fruits and vegetables, rubber, cotton, jute, and silk. The government has
This document discusses different perspectives on development and how it is defined. It notes that development goals can vary between individuals and groups, such as landless laborers prioritizing work and wages, while educated urban youth may want freedom and choice. Countries are often compared based on per capita income, with over $4500 USD considered high-income or developed. However, other factors like health, education, gender equality are also important development indicators. Sustainable development must consider both economic and social well-being for current and future generations.
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This document discusses the social and political changes in Europe leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917. It describes the rise of liberal, radical, and conservative ideologies in response to the French Revolution. It also discusses the growth of socialist ideas and labor movements in response to industrialization. In Russia, it outlines the autocratic rule of the tsars, the emergence of revolutionary groups like the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks, and the unrest caused by World War I that led to the overthrow of the tsar and establishment of a provisional government in early 1917.
The document describes a hypothetical village called Palampur. Farming is the main economic activity, with the majority of families cultivating small landholdings. While multiple cropping and modern farming methods have increased yields, pressure on land resources is growing due to a fixed land area and rising population. Most families rely on farming for livelihood but 80% are small landholders with low production. Non-farming activities provide employment for only 25% and lack of capital is a limitation. Increased connectivity and expansion of non-farm sectors could help boost the village's overall production.
Palampur is a village that is well connected by roads to nearby towns. It has a population of 450 families from various castes. Most homes have electricity which powers infrastructure like schools, medical clinics, and wells for irrigation. Farming is the main occupation, with 75% of residents depending on it. The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation which increased wheat yields from 1300kg/hectare to 3200kg/hectare. However, this benefits large landowners most, while many small farmers and landless laborers struggle with low yields and debt. Non-farm occupations have also developed in the village.
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This document provides an overview of agriculture in India. It discusses the types of farming practiced in India, including primitive subsistence farming, intensive subsistence farming, and commercial farming. It also describes the cropping patterns of rabi, kharif, and zaid seasons and major crops grown in India such as rice, wheat, millets, maize, pulses, sugarcane, tea, coffee, and horticulture crops. The document then discusses technological and institutional reforms in Indian agriculture to address issues like land fragmentation and dependence on monsoon rains. Steps taken by the government to introduce reforms through the green revolution and white revolution are also summarized.
This document provides information about the imaginary village of Palampur in India. It describes Palampur as being well-connected by road to neighboring areas and having 450 families from various castes. Upper caste families own most of the land, while Scheduled Castes make up 1/3 of the population. Palampur has amenities like electricity, schools, healthcare and irrigation infrastructure. Farming is the main occupation, with 75% dependent on agriculture. Though land area is fixed, multiple cropping using irrigation allows farmers to grow different crops throughout the year, increasing yields.
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This document provides an overview of the village of Palampur. It describes the village as having approximately 450 families from different castes, with the upper castes owning most of the land. The village relies on farming as its main activity, along with some small-scale manufacturing, dairy, transport, and other limited non-farm activities. It notes infrastructure like schools, electricity, and healthcare facilities. Farm activities require land, labor, and physical capital including tools, machinery, and buildings. Non-farm activities include dairy, small manufacturing, shop keeping, and a growing transport sector.
This is a PowerPoint Presentation based on Chapter-1, NCERT S.St. (Economics) of Class 9. This describes the whole chapter named "the story of village Palampur". This consists of description of different farm activities, the organization of production, non-farm activities, land, labor, physical capital, dairy farm, small-scale manufacturers, and much more.
The story of village palampur with narrationvishnu2003
The village of Palampur is located in Uttar Pradesh near the towns of Raiganj and Shahpur. It has over 450 families, with the majority (75%) dependent on farming for their livelihood. Traditional farming involved growing jowar and bajra during the rainy season and wheat during the winter, but the introduction of high-yield varieties and fertilizers in the 1960s dramatically increased yields. However, this has led to issues of declining soil fertility and groundwater levels. Land ownership is unequally distributed, with many landless families and most small landholders cultivating less than 2 hectares. Medium and large landholders cultivate over 2 hectares and hire labor. Non-farm activities include
economics chapter 1 the story of village palampurRounak prajapati
The document provides details about the village of Palampur, which is used to introduce concepts of production. It describes Palampur's main economic activities as farming and some non-farm activities. Farming is the primary occupation for 75% of residents and involves growing multiple crops per year using modern farming techniques. Other sections discuss land distribution; the need for labor, capital, and natural resources; sale of surplus crops; and non-farm occupations like dairy, shops, transport and small manufacturing.
The document summarizes the key economic activities and development of the village Palampur. It describes that farming is the main activity in Palampur, with other small-scale activities including dairy, manufacturing, trade and transport. It notes that Palampur has 450 families from different castes, with upper caste families owning most of the land. It also provides details about the infrastructure in Palampur, including schools, healthcare facilities, and transportation connections to nearby towns.
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Chapter - 4, Agriculture, Geography, Social Science, Class 10
INTRODUCTION
INDIA IS AN AGRICULTURALLY IMPORTANT COUNTRY WHY?
CROPPING SEASONS
FEATURES OF MAJOR CROPS
VEGETABLES
TECHNOLOGICAL REFORMS
BHOODAN GRAMDAN
Every topic of this chapter is well written concisely and visuals will help you in understanding and imagining the practicality of all the topics.
By Shivam Parmar (PPT Designer)
The document discusses poverty in India through two case studies and by examining its causes and measurement. It describes the lives of two poor families, one living in urban Jharkhand and struggling to survive on daily wages, and another from a village in Uttar Pradesh where work and food are scarce. Poverty is defined in terms of lack of food, shelter, healthcare, clean water and regular employment. While national poverty rates have declined from 55% to 26%, certain groups including tribal communities, landless laborers and urban casual workers remain most vulnerable. States vary widely in their success in reducing poverty.
Gobind was a farmer in 1960 with 2.25 hectares of largely unirrigated land that he cultivated with his three sons. After Gobind's death, the land was divided among his sons, leaving each with only 0.75 hectare, which is not enough for them to make a living from. Savita is a small farmer who needs a loan to purchase supplies, but must borrow from a larger farmer at a high interest rate of 24% and promise additional work during harvesting season at a low wage. Mishrilal has set up a mechanical sugarcane crushing machine to process sugarcane into jaggery, which he sells for a small profit. Kareem has opened a computer
The document discusses people as a resource for the economy. It states that developing a country's human capital through education and health makes the population an asset rather than a liability. When people are educated and skilled, they can increase productivity and incomes, boosting the economy. Countries like Japan that invested heavily in human resource development through education and healthcare despite having few natural resources are now highly developed. The document also categorizes human activities into three sectors - primary, secondary and tertiary - and discusses factors like literacy rates, health and skills that determine the quality of a population.
2/3 of India's population is engaged in agriculture, with food grains and exports like tea, coffee and spices being important agricultural products. There are three main types of farming practiced in India - primitive subsistence farming on small plots using basic tools, intensive subsistence farming in high population areas using fertilizers and irrigation, and commercial farming using high-yielding seeds and chemicals. Crops are grown in different seasons - rabi in winter, kharif in monsoon, and zaid in between. Key crops include rice, wheat, millets, maize, pulses, sugarcane, oilseeds, tea, coffee, fruits and vegetables, rubber, cotton, jute, and silk. The government has
This document discusses different perspectives on development and how it is defined. It notes that development goals can vary between individuals and groups, such as landless laborers prioritizing work and wages, while educated urban youth may want freedom and choice. Countries are often compared based on per capita income, with over $4500 USD considered high-income or developed. However, other factors like health, education, gender equality are also important development indicators. Sustainable development must consider both economic and social well-being for current and future generations.
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This document discusses the social and political changes in Europe leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917. It describes the rise of liberal, radical, and conservative ideologies in response to the French Revolution. It also discusses the growth of socialist ideas and labor movements in response to industrialization. In Russia, it outlines the autocratic rule of the tsars, the emergence of revolutionary groups like the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks, and the unrest caused by World War I that led to the overthrow of the tsar and establishment of a provisional government in early 1917.
The document describes a hypothetical village called Palampur. Farming is the main economic activity, with the majority of families cultivating small landholdings. While multiple cropping and modern farming methods have increased yields, pressure on land resources is growing due to a fixed land area and rising population. Most families rely on farming for livelihood but 80% are small landholders with low production. Non-farming activities provide employment for only 25% and lack of capital is a limitation. Increased connectivity and expansion of non-farm sectors could help boost the village's overall production.
Palampur is a village that is well connected by roads to nearby towns. It has a population of 450 families from various castes. Most homes have electricity which powers infrastructure like schools, medical clinics, and wells for irrigation. Farming is the main occupation, with 75% of residents depending on it. The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation which increased wheat yields from 1300kg/hectare to 3200kg/hectare. However, this benefits large landowners most, while many small farmers and landless laborers struggle with low yields and debt. Non-farm occupations have also developed in the village.
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This document provides an overview of agriculture in India. It discusses the types of farming practiced in India, including primitive subsistence farming, intensive subsistence farming, and commercial farming. It also describes the cropping patterns of rabi, kharif, and zaid seasons and major crops grown in India such as rice, wheat, millets, maize, pulses, sugarcane, tea, coffee, and horticulture crops. The document then discusses technological and institutional reforms in Indian agriculture to address issues like land fragmentation and dependence on monsoon rains. Steps taken by the government to introduce reforms through the green revolution and white revolution are also summarized.
This document provides information about the imaginary village of Palampur in India. It describes Palampur as being well-connected by road to neighboring areas and having 450 families from various castes. Upper caste families own most of the land, while Scheduled Castes make up 1/3 of the population. Palampur has amenities like electricity, schools, healthcare and irrigation infrastructure. Farming is the main occupation, with 75% dependent on agriculture. Though land area is fixed, multiple cropping using irrigation allows farmers to grow different crops throughout the year, increasing yields.
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It is based on the chapter of the 9th grade of the SST book, which will focus on enhancing knowledge about the story of village Palampur. It will help you explore many concepts related to the chapter.
This document provides details about the village of Palampur. It describes the village's population, main economic activities, and use of resources. Farming is the primary occupation, with 450 families in the village belonging to different castes. Upper caste families own most of the land and live in larger brick homes, while Dalits comprise one third of residents and live in smaller mud or straw houses. The village has schools, medical clinics, electricity, and transport links to nearby towns. It relies on natural resources, labor, physical capital, and human capital for its economic activities.
The document summarizes the key economic activities and infrastructure in the fictional village of Palampur. It describes that farming is the main activity, with 75% of families working in agriculture. However, increasing population has eliminated spare land for cultivation. As a result, modern inputs like irrigation and machinery are needed to boost yields. Other activities include dairy production, small-scale manufacturing, shopkeeping, and transportation. Infrastructure includes schools, medical clinics, and connections to nearby towns via roads. Labor and land are the primary factors of production, with most farmers cultivating small plots and hiring additional labor.
The document provides an overview of production in the hypothetical village of Palampur in India. It discusses how Palampur has farming as its main production activity along with some small-scale manufacturing, dairy, transport and other activities. It describes the key factors of production as land, labor, physical capital and human capital. It notes that in Palampur, about one-third of families are landless, 240 families have small plots less than 2 hectares, and 60 families have medium or large plots over 2 hectares. It also discusses how farmers grow multiple crops per year on the same land to increase yields.
The document summarizes farming and non-farming activities in Palampur, which has over 450 families. Farming is the main activity, with 75% dependent on agriculture for livelihood. Traditional farming involved growing jowar and bajra in the rainy season and wheat in the winter, but modern techniques have increased wheat yields from 1300kg/hectare traditionally to 3200kg/hectare now. However, increased chemical fertilizer use risks loss of soil fertility and declining groundwater. Land ownership is unequally distributed, with many landless families. Non-farm activities include dairy, small manufacturing, shops, and transport services.
The Story of Village Palampur is a crucial chapter in the CBSE Class 9 Economics syllabus, focusing on understanding the basic concepts of production and factors of production in an Indian village. Here's a detailed study note:
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Farming is the main occupation in the village of Palampur. While the land area is fixed, farmers have increased production on the same land through multiple cropping and using high-yielding seed varieties, irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides. However, this has put pressure on environmental resources. There is also unequal distribution of land, with a few large farmers owning most of the land and many families being landless. The landless and small farmers work as farm laborers for wages, but face issues like lack of work, low wages and debt. Modern farming also requires capital, which small farmers often borrow at high interest rates.
The document provides details about the hypothetical village of Palampur, where farming is the main economic activity. It describes Palampur's population, infrastructure, agricultural practices, factors of production, and how farming and non-farming activities generate income and employment for villagers. Specifically, it notes that multiple cropping and use of modern farming methods have increased crop yields but may threaten long-term sustainability of the land. It also explains how land ownership affects livelihoods and that small farmers, landless laborers, and non-farm jobs are important for local livelihoods and income.
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This document discusses farming and the economy in Palampur village. It explains that farming requires four main factors of production: land, labor, capital, and human capital. It then discusses farming in Palampur specifically, noting that the land is distributed unevenly between large, medium, and small farmers. Small farmers work their own small plots while medium and large farmers hire labor. The document also discusses non-farm activities in Palampur like dairy, small manufacturing, shops, and the growing transport sector.
Village Palampur relies mainly on farming for its economic activity. Farming requires resources like land, labor, and capital. Most land is already being used, so farmers practice multiple cropping and use irrigation to increase production. Small farmers have little land and capital, so they work for larger farmers and take on debt. Non-farm activities include dairy, small manufacturing, shops, and transport services. Overall the village has a diversified but agriculture-based economy.
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The document discusses production in the hypothetical village of Palampur, where farming is the main activity. It introduces the key resources and inputs required for production, including land, labor, physical capital (fixed and working capital), and human capital. Farming and dairy are the primary occupations in Palampur, while some villagers also engage in small-scale manufacturing, trade, and transportation. Modern inputs could increase agricultural output but also risk harming the environment if not applied carefully.
Group 9A students from Palampur village studied the production activities in their village. Farming is the main occupation, with 75% of villagers dependent on agriculture. Land area under cultivation is fixed, though multiple cropping and modern farming methods have increased yields. Some villagers also engage in non-farm occupations like small manufacturing, dairy, transport and shopkeeping. These provide income for 25% of the population. Farm outputs are sold locally or to traders who supply markets and urban areas. Capital requirements are a challenge for small farmers, who sometimes borrow from large farmers or moneylenders.
1. Farming is the main economic activity in the village of Palampur, with 75% of residents dependent on agriculture.
2. To increase crop yields from limited land, farmers in Palampur practice multiple cropping, growing more than one crop per year on each plot of land.
3. The introduction of modern farming techniques through the Green Revolution, including irrigation systems, mechanization, and high-yielding seed varieties, led to increased productivity but also negatively impacted the environment.
economics chapter 1 the story of village palampurRounak prajapati
The document provides details about the village of Palampur, which is used to introduce concepts of production. It describes Palampur's main economic activities as farming and some non-farm activities. Farming is the primary occupation for 75% of residents and involves growing multiple crops per year using modern farming techniques. Other points covered include the distribution of land among farmers, the need for labor and capital, the sale of surplus farm products, and some non-farm activities like dairy, shops, transport and small-scale manufacturing.
- Palampur is a village in India where farming is the main economic activity. Other small businesses also operate on a limited scale.
- The village has fairly well-developed infrastructure including roads, electricity, schools, and healthcare. Irrigation from tubewells allows farmers to grow multiple crops per year.
- While the land area is fixed, farmers have increased production through multiple cropping and adopting modern farming techniques like HYV seeds, fertilizers, and mechanization. This has helped ensure food security for the growing population.
The document provides an overview of the village of Palampur, which is used to introduce concepts related to production. It describes Palampur as having 450 families engaged mainly in farming, along with some other small-scale activities. It notes that farming in Palampur has become more productive and sustainable over time through the development of irrigation infrastructure, the introduction of multiple cropping, and adoption of modern farming techniques using HYV seeds, fertilizers, etc. However, it also cautions that overuse of chemical fertilizers and groundwater extraction may degrade soil and water resources over the long run. The document also observes that land in Palampur is unequally distributed, with many small and marginal farmers cultivating small plots of
This document summarizes different types of agriculture. It discusses subsistence farming, which is done for family needs using low technology. This includes intensive subsistence farming, using more tools and labor for crops like rice. It also discusses shifting cultivation practiced in forested areas, nomadic herding in dry regions, and commercial farming including grain, mixed, and plantation agriculture. Major crops grown in India include rice, wheat, and cotton to meet population needs. Dairy farming and small scale manufacturing are also discussed as livelihoods in Indian villages, along with the roles of shopkeepers and transport.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
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The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
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The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
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2. OverView
Farming is the main activity in Palampur, whereas
several other activities such as small scale
manufacturing, dairy, transport, etc. are carried out
on a limited scale.
Palampur is well-connected with neighbouring
villages and towns. All weather road connects the
village to Raiganj and further on to the nearest
small town of Shahpur.
Transport – Starting from bullock carts, tongas,
bogeys to motor vehicles like motorcycles, jeeps,
tractors and trucks.
3. About 450 families belonging to several different castes.
80 upper caste families own the majority of land, their
houses, some of them are quit large, are made of brick with
cement plastering. The SCs, one third of the population live
in one corner of the village, in much smaller houses of mud
and straw.
Electricity powers all the tubewells in the fields and is used
in various types of small business.
Two primary schools and one high school
A Primary Health Centre, one private dispensary.
4. Organisation of Production
To produce the goods and services that we want. There are four requirements for
production of goods and services.
First requirement is Land, other natural resources such as water, forests, minerals.
Second requirement is Labour, some are highly educated others who can do manual work.
The third requirement is Physical capital, i.e. the variety of inputs required at every stage
during production. Tools, machines, buildings can be used in production over many years,
and are called fixed capital. Raw materials and money in hand are called working capital,
these are used up in production.
Fourth requirement - Knowledge and enterprise puts together land, labour and physical
capital and produce an output. This these days is called Human Capital.
Every production is organised by combining land, labour, physical capital and human
capital, are known as factors of production.
5. Farming in Palampur
Land is Fixed
Farming is the main production activity in Palampur. 75 per cent of the working people are
dependent on farming for their livelihood. Since 1960 in Palampur, there has been no
expansion in land area under cultivation. There exists no further scope to increase farm
production by bringing new land under cultivation.
6. Ways by which one can grow more from the same land
Crop Rotation – During the rainy season (kharif) farmers grow jowar and bajra. These
plants are used as cattle feed. It is followed by cultivation of potato between October and
December. In winter season (rabi), fields are sown with wheat. From the wheat produced,
farmers keep enough wheat for the family’s consumption and sell the surplus wheat at the
market at Raiganj. A part of the land area is also devoted to sugarcane which is harvested
once every year. Sugarcane, in its raw form, or as jaggery, is sold to traders in Shahpur.
Well Developed system of Irrigation – Electricity cam early to Palampur. Its major impact
was to transform the system of irrigation. People saw that the electric-run tubewells could
irrigate much larger areas of land more effectively. As a result, by mid-1970s the entire
cultivated area of 200 hectares was irrigated.
7. Multiple Cropping –
It is the most common way of increasing
production on a given piece of land. All
farmers in Palampur grow atleast two main
crops; many are growing potato as the third
crop in the past fifteen to twenty years.
Use of Modern Farming methods –
One way of increasing production from the
same land is by multiple cropping. The other
way is to use modern farming methods for
higher yield. Yield is measured as crop
produced on a given piece of land during a
single season.
8. The Green Revolution in the late
1960s introduced the Indian farmer to
cultivation of wheat and rice using
high yielding varieties of seeds.
Farmers of Punjab, Haryana and
Western Uttar Pradesh were the first
to try out the modern farming
methods in India. The farmers in
these regions set up tubewells for
irrigation, and made use of HYV
seeds, chemical fertilisers and
pesticides in farming. Some of them
brought machinery like tractors and
threshers, which made ploughing and
harvesting faster. They were
rewarded with high yields of wheat.
Farmers now had greater amounts of
surplus wheat to sell in the markets.
9. Will the land sustain ?
Land being a natural resource , it is
necessary to be very careful in its use.
Modern farming methods have overused the
natural resource base. Loss of soil fertility
due to increased use of chemical fertilizers
and reduction in the water-table below the
ground because of continuous use of
groundwater for tubewell irrigation are some
of the negative outcome of Green
Revolution.
(Chemical fertilizers may escape from the
soil and pollute groundwater, rivers and
lakes. Chemical fertilizers can also kill
bacteria and other micro-organisms in the
soil. This means some time after their use,
the soil will be less fertile than ever before.
Continuous use of chemical fertilizers has led
to degradation of soil health. Punjab farmers
are now forced to use more and more
chemical fertilizers and other inputs to
achieve the same production level. This
means cost of cultivation is rising very fast.)
10. Land Distribution between the Farmers of Palampur
Not all the people engaged in agriculture have sufficient land for cultivation. In Palampur,
about one third of the 450 families are landless, i.e. 150 families, most of them dalits, have
no land for cultivation. 240 families cultivate small plots of land less than 2 hectares in
size. Small plots are cultivated by small farmers. On the other hand, more than half the
area of the village is covered by plots that are quit large in size. There are 60 families of
medium and large farmers who cultivate more than 2 hectares of land.
11. Who will provide the Labour
Farming requires a great deal of hard work. Small farmers along with their families cultivate
their own fields. Thus, they provide the labour required for farming themselves. Medium and
large farmers hire farm labourers to work on their fileds.
Farm labourers come either from landless families or families cultivating small plots of land.
They paid wages by the farmer for whom they work. Wages can be in cash or in kind e.g.
crop. Sometimes labourers get meals also. Wages very widely from region to region, from
crop to crop, from one farm activity to another. There is also a wide variation in the duration
of employment. A farm labourere might be employed on a daily basis, or for one particular
farm activity like harvesting, or for the whole year.
The minimum wages for a farm labourer set by the government is Rs.115 (April 2011) per
day. But a labourer gets only Rs 80. There is heavy competition for work among the farm
labourers in Palampur, so people agree to work for lower wages.
12. The capital needed in Farming
Most small farmers have to borrow money to arrange
for the capital. They borrow from large farmers or the
village money landers or the traders who supply
various inputs for cultivation. The rate of interest on
such loans is very high. They are put to great distress
to repay the loan.
Large farmers charge them high interest rate, have to
work for the large farmers during the busy harvesting
time and that also at a rate much lower then the
minimum wages set by government. This leads to
overall exploitation.
In contrast to the small farmers, the medium and large
farmers have their own savings from farming. They are
thus able to arrange for the capital needed.
13. Sale of Surplus Farm Products
The small farmers have little surplus wheat because
their total production is small and from this a substantial
share is kept for their own family needs. So it is the
medium and large farmers who supply wheat to the
market. The traders at the market buy they wheat and
sell it further to shopkeepers in the towns and cities.
Large and medium farmers use the earnings from the
surplus products as savings, can be used for lending to
small farmers, who were in need of a loan. For buying
the working capital for the next season. They are able to
arrange for the capital for farming from their own
savings. Some farmers might also use the savings to
buy cattle, trucks, or to set up shops.
14. Non-Farm Activities in Palampur
25 per cent of the people working
in Palampur are engaged in
activities other than agriculture.
Dairy – the other common
activity
Dairy is a common activity in many
families of Palampur. People feed
their buffalos on various kinds of
grass and the Jowar and bajra that
grows during the rainy season.
The milk is sold in Raiganj, the
nearby large village.
Small Scale manufacturing in
Palampur
Less than fifty people are engaged
in manufacturing in Palampur.
Manufacturing in Palampur
involves simple production
methods and done on a small
scale. They are carried out mostly
at home or in the fields with the
help of family labour. Rarely are
labourers hired.
15. The shopkeepers of Palampur
Shopkeepers of Palampur buy various goods
from wholesale markets in the cities and sell
them in the village. They sell a wide range of
items like rice, wheat, sugar, tea, oil, biscuits,
soap, toothpaste, batteries, candles,
notebooks, pen, pencil, even some cloth.
Transport ; a fast developing sector
There are variety of vehicles on the road
connecting Palampur to Raiganj.
Rickwallahas, tongawallahas, jeep, tractor,
truck drivers and people driving the traditional
bullock cart and bogey are people in the
transport services. They ferry people and
goods from one place to another, and in
return get paid for it.