INTRODUCTION
The traditional
livelihoods in India have been diverse and vibrant.
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The village as a
unit used to be self sufficient in producing all the necessary goods and
services required by people.
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Different social
groups used to specialize in different types of occupations.
TRADITIONAL LIVELIHOOD
IN AGRICULTURE
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About 60% of the
population is employed in the agricultural sector, and roughly60% of the total
land is farmed.
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India’s major
crops include rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, onions, and
potatoes.
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Nonfood crops
are mainly linseed, cotton, jute and tobacco.
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India has been famous for its spices and today
is one of the world’s largest producers, consumers and exporters of a wide
range of spices.
TRADITIONAL LIVELIHOOD
IN INDUSTRY
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Large modern
steel mills and many fertilizer plants, heavy machinery plants have added to
industry.
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India has
established its role in the high-value added sector.
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Nine states
(Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh) together account for most of Indian
Industry.
TRADITIONAL LIVELIHOOD
IN HANDICRAFT
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Zari is an even
thread traditionally made of fine gold and silver used in traditional India.
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Leather footwear: The major production centers n India are Chennai
and Ranipet in Tamil Nadu, Mumbai in Maharashtra.
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Carpet: Various types of carpets
produced are hand knotted woolen carpets, pure silk carpet.
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Cane and Bamboo: cane is used for
furniture making and bamboo is used for decorative items like lamp-stand,
umbrella handles, flower pots etc.
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Wall painting: Floor and wall painting by Gond tribes of Madhya
Pradesh, is famous painting that has been followed as means of living hood.
TRADITIONAL LIVELIHOOD
IN SERVICES AND TOURISM
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The Miudiyettu,
a ritual dance drama performed every year after summer in Kerala since 250
years.
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The Chhau,
atribal ritual dance in Orissa, Jharkhand and west Bengal.
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The folk songs
and dances of the Kabelia community of Rajasthan.
LIVELIHOOD IN RURAL
TOURISM
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Agricultural
tourism meant to how farmers work with crops.
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Cultural Tourism
meant how activities like rituals and festivals.
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Nature tourism meant to conserve natural
environment.
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Adventure
tourism meant limits to climbing hills.
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Ethno tourism
meant to expand the horizon to know more about different ethnic and cultural
lifestyles.
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