Socio-economic study of farmers in Ollukkara block in the command area of Peechi Irrigation Project

Abstract

This investigation was conducted in Ollukkara Block ituated in the commad area of Peechi Irrigation Project, with the following objectives, viz., to study methods and practices followed for cultivation, to assess the availability and use of resources, cost and income structure of the farm business savings investment, assets and debts, to study general social-economic conditions-education, consumption pattern, standard of living, etc. and to study the infrastructure facilities available. One hundred households were selected by adopting two stage random sampling technique and the required information was collected from them by using a pre-tested schedule, through personal interviews.