Occupational Structure of Manipuris in Barak Valley

Authors

  • Manindra Singha Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Lala Rural College, Lala, Hailakandi, Assam, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/ssh.v3i11.311

Keywords:

Occupation, agrarian, Unemployment, Productive, Survival, Engagement.

Abstract

Occupational structure of a soceity indicate the engagement of several category of total population of any area etc. occupation means a position of productive engagement for earning income in order to meet both the material and mental needs to life. Therefore, occupation implies some kind of specialized work meant not only for personal survival and development but also for social and economic development. Manipuris settle in agrarian in nature and fairly underdeveloped. It is largely characterized by petty production on a very small scale largely meant for domestic consumption. As per the survey report 90% of Meiteis households are farmers directly or indirectly although 25.65% depend exclusively for their survival on agriculture. They work in other fields and also get economically involved in farming activities. Industries are expected to produce more, employ more and generate more income. But every industrial unit does not produce the same result. The results depend upon the size of industries and also upon the productive of different inputs.

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Published

2017-11-30

How to Cite

Singha, M. (2017). Occupational Structure of Manipuris in Barak Valley. International Journal For Research In Social Science And Humanities, 3(11), 01–10. https://doi.org/10.53555/ssh.v3i11.311