Copyright © 2026 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{195001,
        author = {Sunil Kumar and Prof. Mohan Jharta},
        title = {Agricultural Diversification and Its Socio-Economic Impact on Rural People: A Study of Kullu District in Himachal Pradesh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {6080-6087},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195001},
        abstract = {Agricultural diversification has emerged as a significant strategy for enhancing farm income, reducing risks, and promoting rural development. The present study examines the nature and impact of agricultural diversification in rural areas of Himachal Pradesh, with special reference to Anni block of Kullu district. Based on primary data collected from 353 households through a multistage sampling technique, the study highlights a clear shift from traditional subsistence farming to high-value horticulture and cash crops. The findings reveal that diversification has significantly improved income levels, living standards, employment opportunities, and overall socio-economic conditions of rural households. The study concludes that agricultural diversification plays a crucial role in transforming rural livelihoods and recommends policy support for infrastructure, market access, and technological advancement.},
        keywords = {Agricultural Diversification, Rural Development, Horticulture, Income, Employment, Himachal Pradesh},
        month = {March},
        }