Describe the infrastructural development in Palampur. How does it support the various occupations?
Answer:
Answer to be written in the exam:
- Palampur has a fairly well-developed system of roads, transport, electricity, irrigation, schools, and health center. Most of the houses have electric connections. Electricity powers all the tube wells in the fields and is used in various types of small businesses.
- Palampur has two primary schools and one higher school. There is a primary health center run by the government and one private dispensary where the sick are treated. Palampur has a fairly well-developed system of roads, transport, electricity, irrigation, schools, and health center.
- Farming is the main production activity in Palampur. 75 percent of the people who are working are dependent on farming for their livelihood. During the rainy season (Kharif) farmers grow jowar and bajra. These plants are used as cattle feed. Cultivation of potatoes is done in the month of October and December. In the winter season (rabi), fields are sown with wheat.
- A part of the land area is also devoted to Sugarcane which is harvested annually. The main reason why farmers are able to grow three different crops in a year in Palampur is due to the well-developed system of irrigation.
- Many people are engaged in non- farming activities such as dairy farming, manufacturing, shop keeping, transport, poultry farming, educational activities, etc. Farmers can take up these kinds of occupations when they do not have much work to do on farms or if they are jobless. This will help to improve their economic conditions.
