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What can be done so that more non-farm production activities can be started in villages?

Following are the steps which can be taken to start non-farm activities in villages:

1. Villagers must be made aware of various non-farm production activities.


2. Loans should be provided by the government at low rate of interest to start or expand non-farm production activities.


3. Transport facilities which are provided in villages should be cheap so that people can easily carry goods to and from the nearby markets.


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