What are the non farming activities in palampur?

In Palampur, farming is the main work. But about 25 percent of the people do other things.

Dairy is a very common activity. Many families have buffaloes. They sell the milk in a nearby big village called Raiganj.

There is also some small manufacturing. This is very simple production, mostly at home. For example, some people make jaggery from sugarcane.

Of course, you can find shopkeepers too. They have small general stores. They sell things like rice, soap, and pens.

Last, there is transport. Many people drive rickshaws, jeeps, or tractors. They connect Palampur to other places. So there are many small businesses, not just farming.

To put it simply, the rural economy of Palampur is not just crops. Non-farming activities mean anything that gives money but is not agriculture: dairy, weaving, pottery, tailoring, running shops, transport, and services like teaching or clerical jobs.

I studied this chapter in school: Apart from farming, people in Palampur engage in dairy, transport, trade, and small-scale industries. Some families also rent out equipment like threshers and tube wells. This diversification reduces dependence solely on farming.

In Palampur (as described in economics textbooks), non-farming activities include: - Dairy farming (milk collection, selling) - Small-scale manufacturing (carpentry, handicrafts) - Shopkeeping (general stores, cloth merchants) - Transport services (rickshaws, trucks, tongas) These provide income beyond agriculture.

If you read NCERT Class 9 Economics, Palampur is the model village used to explain rural economy. It specifically mentions four non-farm activities: dairy, small-scale manufacturing, shopkeeping, and transport. These activities play a key role in providing employment.