Umamaheswari L

Role of Rural Non-Farm Employment in Enhancing Food Security and Livelihoods of Rural Households in Karur District, Tamil Nadu, India

Harshavardhini G, Umamaheswari L & L T Thirumarudhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Rural livelihoods in India are undergoing a significant transformation, with non-farm activities emerging as a key source of employment and income beyond agriculture. The Rural Non-Farm Sector (RNFS) has become central to livelihood diversification and economic resilience in rura...