A Study On Sustainability And Livelihood Of Organic Farmers In Pudukkottai District

Abstract

India is termed the land of farmers, as most of the people of the country are directly or indirectly involved in the agriculture sector. Farming is the process of using the land to grow a large style of crops. Agriculture in India also contributes significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP). Within the situation of food security, rural employment and environmental techniques like conservation, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture is essential for the event of the whole geographical area. For overall rural development, the Indian agricultural sector has been an emblem of the revolution, the Yellow Revolution, the White Revolution, and the Blue Revolution. The condition of most farmers is terrible. About 80% of farmers in India are marginal (less than 1 hectare) or small farmers (1–2 hectares) category. Agriculture supports about 60% of employment but contributes only 17% to GDP. Every day, there are reports of Indian farmer suicides from different parts of the country. People sitting in cooling system rooms are formulating policies to rectify the issues of farmers. It is very difficult to get workers after the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).  Its ruined agriculture with labour shortages and the schema is anti-agricultural. Farming could be a remarkable part of the economy in India because it adds about 17% of absolutely the GDP. It gives employment to over 60% of the population. Indian farmers and farming communities provide a superb environment to lift relations. They offer opportunities for young and old alike to achieve experiences in basic lifelong values, an appreciation for achievement, additionally because of the sorrow of life’s most challenging occurrences.