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1.       What are the other major occupations in the villages?

Animal husbandry, fishing and dairy development

2.       what is irrigated farming?

Crops are grown during the summer season with the Help of irrigation. This type of farming is known as irrigated farming.

3.       what is nabard? How does it help the farmers?

Nabard is the national bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. It grants monetary aid for agricultural activities.

4.      What are the other jobs except farming that people do in villages?

Poultry,rearing cows and goats, fishing, weaving, etc.

5.      What is animal husbandry?

Animal husbandry includes domestication of animals such as cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs, camels, horses, donkeys and yaks.

6.       Why are animals reared?

To obtain animal yields such as milk, meat, wool and skin.

7.      How do women play an important role in dairy development?

They care, feed and milk the animals. They work together with men and contribute to family earnings.

8.       What steps are taken by the government?

Steps are taken to boost women’s leadership skills, encourage savings and contribute to women’s empowerment. In some states, dairy cooperatives are formed with membership as well as the management entirely composed of women milk producers.

9.      Where is fishing carried out?

Fishing is carried on in rivers, lakes, seas, creeks and oceans

10.  How many marine fishing villages do we have in India?

3202

11.  What is the number of people involved in marine fishing?

There are 9 lakh people involved in active fishing

12.  List the fishing related occupations. (People are involved with

fishing related occupations such as net mending, marketing of fish, peeling, curing, and preservation and processing.

13. What is the number of people involved in fishing related activities?

14. 15 lakh

15. Where is Bastar situated ?

Bastar is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh

16. How many different tribes can we find in Bastar?

40 different tribes

17. What is Bastar known for?

I t is known for its vibrant tribal markets known as haats

18. What is Chapura?

Chapura, a chutney made from red ants and chilies, is the peculiar delicacy here. One can see people eating hundreds of live red ants given on a leaf