Archive · 9 Jun 2025
TN Sees Shift from Agriculture to Non-Farm Jobs
Many workers in Tamil Nadu are now leaving farming for jobs in construction and factories.
More than half of the workers are in these new jobs, according to a new report.
This change is happening because non-farm jobs pay better and are more steady, especially for young people.
Men are mostly working in construction, while women are mostly working in manufacturing.
However, some jobs don't offer stable, full-time work.
Tamil Nadu sees significant shift from agriculture to non-farm sectors.
Over 75% of male and 50% of female workers are in non-agricultural jobs.
This shift represents a 20% decline in agricultural dependence since 2012.
Younger workers prefer non-farm jobs due to better wages and stability.
Construction is dominant for male workers, manufacturing for women.
- Who
- Workers in Tamil Nadu, the State Planning Commission (SPC).
- What
- A significant shift of workers from agriculture to non-farm sectors in Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Report released on June 9, 2025; shift since 2012.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, specifically 12 villages across six districts.
- Why
- Younger workers prefer non-farm jobs for better wages and stability.
- Main Topic
- Shift from agriculture to non-farm sectors
- Male Workers in Non-Ag
- Over 75%
- Female Workers in Non-Ag
- 50%
- Decline in agricultural dependence
- 20% since 2012
- Dominant sector for men
- Construction
- Dominant sector for women
- Manufacturing
- Report Release Date
- June 9, 2025