Topics covered in Chapter 1 “The Story of Village Palampur”. These topics collectively provide a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic structure and dynamics of a an imaginary Indian village through the case study of Palampur.
- Introduction to Palampur Village
- Village demographics and infrastructure
- Social composition and facilities
- Connectivity and transport
- Basic village characteristics
2. Organization of Production
- Factors of production (land, labor, capital)
- Fixed and working capital
- Role of physical capital
- Human capital requirements
3. Farming Systems
- Traditional vs modern farming
- Multiple cropping
- HYV seeds and irrigation
- Green Revolution impact
4. Land Distribution
- Pattern of land ownership
- Small vs large farmers
- Land fragmentation
- Landless families
5. Labor and Employment
- Farm laborers
- Wages and working conditions
- Seasonal and permanent labor
- Migration patterns
6. Capital in Agriculture
- Sources of capital
- Role of moneylenders
- Credit availability
- Working capital needs
7. Agricultural Marketing
- Sale of surplus produce
- Role of traders
- Market linkages
- Price realization
8. Non-Farm Activities
- Types of non-farm work
- Small-scale manufacturing
- Trading activities
- Transport services
9. Income Distribution
- Economic inequalities
- Rich vs poor farmers
- Credit accessibility
- Living standards
10. Village Economy Transformation
- Modern farming impact
- Infrastructure development
- Economic diversification
- Future opportunities
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