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Tamil Nadu, with a strong agricultural tradition is among the foremost States in India. It is the most urbanized state in the country. The modernization and the notable expansion of the urban centres besides contributing to the economic progress of the State has also negative trends, especially with reference to the income of people in rural areas and the relegation of agriculture. Though the decline in the share of agriculture to the Gross domestic Product of India is considered as an indication of economic growth, it has far reaching consequences in the socio economic life of the people. The widening gaps between urban and rural incomes, regional inequalities within and among the states have become inevitable. It is to be borne in mind that still half of the population of India relies on agriculture for its livelihood. The situation in Tamil Nadu seems to necessitate more concern as the contribution of agriculture to the State GDP is less than 16% ,compared to the all India average of 18%(Economic Survey,2016).