The Village economy: a village in Tanjore

Description: Episode of Series “Our Asian neighbours: India” Mr Raghavachari owns 20 acres of very productive paddy fields in the village of Thillaisthanam, Southern India. He employs many labourers who are not lucky enough to own their own land. He discusses the developments in the village rice industry, and the effects these have on the lives of the people. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.