The people are predominantly dependent on agriculture and livestock. Almost 70% of the people are engaged directly or indirectly in these sectors. The contribution of individual other sectors is nominal, but combined still amount to 30%. Minerals are not explored. Some people are engaged in the informal sector.

Important crops grown are wheat, fodder, vegetable, jawar, onion, garlic, melon and fruits. The major fruits are apples, almonds, plums, apricots, pomgranates and peaches. It is government policy to encourage and increase agriculture and livestock production. In this connection loans are provided by the Agricultural Development Bank. Beside, the Agriculture and Livestock Department provides technical expertise, through extension, and provision of inputs like quality seeds, fertiliser, pesticides and facilities for animal husbandry. Agriculture mechanisation is encouraged through provisions of loans. Government policy is aimed at industrialisation and privatisation and encourages the private sector to come forward and invest. Provision of infrastructure is the responsibility of government

The major crops grown in rabi season are wheat, fodder, vegetable and barley. Out of total rabi production of 25,020 tonnes during the year 1994-95, wheat production was 19,870 tonnes, which is 79.42%. Fodder production was 4,280 tonnes, which is 17.11%. Kharif crops are jowar, fodder, onion, vegetable, garlic and fruits. Out of the total kharif crop production of 28,220 tonnes during 1994-95, the major crop was fruit with 16,145 tonnes, or 57.21% of total kharif production. Second came fodder with 14% of total kharif production. The production of vegetables during kharif season was 3,225 tonnes, which was 11.43% of the kharif crops.

Wheat production shows a continuous decrease. The production of wheat was 21,650 tonnes in 1992-93, which subsequently decreased to 19,870 tonnes in 1994-95. Similarly, fruits production decreased from 16,200 tonnes in 1992-93 to 16,199 tonnes in 1993-94 and then to 16,145 tonnes in 1994-95. Although the area under fruit production has increased from 1,399 in 1992-93 hectares to 1,470 hectares in 1993-94, to 1,523 in 1994-95. Harsh weather was the main reason in reduction of fruit production. Fodder production shows fluctuations increasing from 8,200 tonnes in 1992-93 to 14,420 tonnes in 1993-94, but again declining to 8,230 tonnes in 1994-95. This fluctuation in production is due to the seize of unirrigated area which fluctuated from 15 hectares in 1992-93 to 285 hectares in 1993-94 and again declining to 50 hectares in 1994-95 . The main reason is the change in precipitation.

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