Agricultural labourers and farmers form the backbone of India’s primary sector.

Agricultural Labourers

These are individuals who work on another person’s land in exchange for wages in cash or kind.

They do not own the land they cultivate.

Their income is often unstable, as it depends on the demand for labour.

Many face seasonal unemployment, particularly during non-harvesting seasons.

Farmers

These are individuals who own or lease land and engage in the cultivation of crops either by themselves or with the help of labourers.