Chapter 6 – In the South Eastern Deltas

Abstract

Manchala in Andhra Pradesh and Kila Ulur in Tamil Nadu are representative of changes in the coastal southeastern districts. In spite of different patterns of cropping and irrigation, the process of growth offers similarities with the villages visited in UP i.e. the breakthrough of HYVs, diversification of agriculture, growth of non-agricultural jobs either locally or outside the area. Manchala In November 1978, when we return to Manchala, farmers are harvesting 2,750 to 4,125 kg/ha of paddy, ...