Composition and Distribution of Income Among the Sheep Heahing Nomads

Abstract

Farmers of the tribal area of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh are mainly
dependent on sheep rearing for their livelihood which significantly contribute
towards the total household income. The variability in agricultural
income was quite high on small farms compared to medium and large farms.
However, the income variability registered reduction with the introduction of
sheep rearing. Relatively more uniform distribution of income was observed
in case of large farms.