Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part G (2025)

Vegetables are an important component of Indian agriculture and food security because of their short shelf life, higher yield, nutritional richness, economic viability and the ability to create both on-farm and off-farm jobs. India has seen a massive increase in horticultural production in recent years. Agriculture is the dominant occupation in our country. Horticulture crops include large varieties of fruit, vegetables, flowers, plantation and spice crops. India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world, after China. Vegetable farming addresses unemployment problems, requires less capital investment and has the added advantage of providing rapid returns. The rapid growth of vegetable businesses requires an effective flow of information to farmers, coupled with the capacity of the country to create a steady flow of business opportunities in the sector, which can only be achieved if its people engage in entrepreneurship. Vegetables are one of the most essential food crops for humans. It has valuable food items that can be used to strengthen and restore the body. Therefore the current study aim to identify the Socio Economic status of Vegetable Cultivators in the Mayiladuthurai Taluk. The economic conditions are closely linked to social structure which is a determinant of the standard of living of the people. The study highlighted that socio economic factors would be necessary for policy makers, development agencies and agricultural stakeholders to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in the vegetable cultivation sector, Providing knowledge on scientific methods and implementing the strategies vegetable cultivators can optimize their operations, enhance yields and achieve sustainable agricultural practices.