Livelihoods

Agriculture is a dominant occupation of the rural communities which is in crisis due to environment degradation, inappropriate use of technology and non-favourable market forces. Inhabitants are opting out of it. A major non-agricultural occupation prevalent in the state is carpet weaving but even here situation is deplorable. On top of it, it is very hazardous to health. In view of this situation, SVSS undertook the campaign to improve the working conditions of the carpet weavers through spreading awareness. Furthermore, it also envisaged to empower women through mobilizing them to create self-help groups and imparting other skills. It aims not only creating livelihoods but also improving the working conditions of the farm and non-farm labour.