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Animal Husbandry
Animal husbandry contributes to non-farm employment in a significant way. Rural families opt for rearing and sale of cattle, poultry in addition to farming. The farmers living in semi-arid and arid areas are mostly involved in livestock farming. In India approximately 70 million people are earning their income through livestock farming. The most important products obtained from livestock farming are milk, meat and eggs and also by products like skin which can be used to make leather items.
Fisheries
Fisheries form an important source of income for states in the coastal region such as Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Fishing is primarily based on inland water bodies like river, ponds, fisheries and marine water bodies such as sea. Funds have been allotted to this sector for improving the production. Still this segment has not contributed much towards GDP.
Horticulture
Horticulture is also one of the most important source of livelihood in rural India. This includes fruits, vegetables, aromatic plants, flowers and medicinal plants. India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables. Rise of income levels have been witnessed in families engaged in horticulture. Horticulture generates around 19% of the total labour force in India.