This episode reviews a research paper from the NABARD, examines the changing structure of rural livelihoods in India between 2000 and 2020.

It explores the shift of workers away from traditional agricultural occupations, analyzing the factors driving this trend and its potential impact on rural well-being. The paper uses data from the Census of India, National Sample Survey (NSS), and Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) to identify key occupational shifts and assess their implications for economic growth and poverty reduction.