Abstract:
The main objectives of this study are the investigate the distribution of various input factors and their efficiency in the production of paddy and to estimate the unit cost of production of paddy in the two paddy growing tracts in Alleppey district viz., "Kuttanad" and " Onattukara". Kuttanad taluk represents the major part of the Kuttanad region in Alleppey district and hence this taluk was selected to represent the Kuttanad tract. Mavelikkara and Karthigappally taluks which represent the Onattukara tract in Alleppey district were selected to represent the region.
