India's land use is primarily divided into agriculture (60%), forestry (23%), mining, and human settlements. Agriculture includes net sown area (45%), forest area (23%), and other uncultivated land (32%). Forestry is categorized into reserved, protected, unclassified, and village forests. Human settlements comprise rural (70%), urban (30%), and tribal communities.
Small-scale farmers (cultivating under 2 hectares) face numerous obstacles, including limited market access, credit, and technology. Despite these hurdles, a single hectare can provide income, but it requires diligent labor and often necessitates supplemental work due to debt cycles.