Rural Poverty and Migration in India

Because the small size of their plots leads to insufficient production and lack of surplus for savings.

Many small farmers have to work as farm labourers.

Labour is abundant because it is the most abundant factor of production.

<p>Labourers migrate to neighbouring villages, towns, and cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>24 out of every 100 workers in rural areas in India are engaged in non-farm activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because non-farm activities require little land and can be set up by people with some amount of capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of surplus from their production due to small plot sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many small farmers work as farm labourers to support themselves and their families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to limited opportunities on farms, labourers are migrating to neighbouring villages, towns, and cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>24 out of every 100 rural workers in India are engaged in non-farm activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers