RURAL PROBLEMS

Indian villages images of poverty, hunger, disorganization Unnecessary disputes Lack of happiness Earlier symbol of honesty, morality Today corruption, moral degradation Ignorance, superstition Lack of education, unemployment.

1. Agricultural Problems
They use old kind of tools Tractors, sowers introduced slowly Small size of farms, low yieldings.

2. Small and Scattered Farms

Land divided, sub-divided Divided into small pieces It leads to traditional cultivation

3. Destruction of Crops by Insects

Not acquainted with pest control Insects damage crops Monkeys, birds damage crops.

4. Old and Unskilled Methods

Traditional method of cultivation Not following skilled methods

5. Undeveloped Varieties of Seeds

Hybrid seeds not used If seeds are not good, crops fail

6. Shortage of Manure
Farmers still use cow dung Shortage of chemical fertilizer Low productivity

7. Shortage in the means of Irrigation

Inadequate irrigation facility Agriculture depends on rains

8. Economic Problems
a) Indebtedness and high rate of interest Indebtedness major problem Rates of interest very high Money lenders exploit

b. Lack of proper sales organization

Low remuneration for products They work hard, produce more They cannot get more income Due to lack of sale organisation

c. Lack of transportation, communication

Inadequate transport facilities Cannot reach market in time This causes loss

d. Problem of cattle
Shortage of cattle of good breed No measures to improve it They do not get sufficient fodder Not protected from disease

e. Failure of small and cottage industries

They are in pitiable condition No scientific production Not able to purchase instrument Rural industries degenerating