Johns Tiyndel G1*, Daya Ram2, Jitender Kumar Bhatia3 and Pradeep A.4
1Department of Agricultural Economics, COA, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana -125004
2Department of Extension Education, COA, CAU (Imphal), Manipur -795004
3DHRM, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana -125004
4Agricultural Economist, CHF, CAU (Imphal), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh -791102
Email: johnstiyndel@gmail.com
Received-01.08.2023, Revised-14.08.2023, Accepted-26.08.2023
Abstract: The North-Eastern Region (NER) of India has a rural population of 327.71 lakh, with agriculture being the state’s primary source of subsistence. Manipur, one of the NER states, has a rural population of 70.79 percent. The study investigates the socioeconomics of agricultural households in the Manipur district of Imphal West. The research involved 109 respondents from four rural villages, focusing on age, caste, household head’s educational attainment, family type, family size, dwelling type, job, and family status.The study reveals that rural farm households in the Northeastern region of India are predominantly educated (87.16%), with joint and nuclear families having higher secondary education. They have substantial housing and employment diversification, with 55.05% employed in non-farm and on-farm activities. The study also examines the economic status and security of these households, focusing on land holding and farming experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted rural farm households in the Northeastern region of India, with 36.70% of households affected. The average recovery period was 20 days, with an infected household spending about `11555 on COVID-19 treatment. The lockdown has affected employment activities, with 38.53% of households reporting that male members’ employment was affected, followed by female members (32.11%). Mass media exposure to COVID-19 information has increased, with television being the most popular source.
Keywords: Rural Livelihood, Farm households, Socio-economic, COVID-19, Northeast, Manipur
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