Indicator

Explanation

Income generation and infrastructural development

Rural livelihoods are said to be better if the residents have stable means of getting income and if infrastructure allows them to do so without facing challenges

Sending children to expensive and prestigious schools and ultimately to universities

Ina human perspective, the rural population must be able to send their children to schools of their choice and even to universities without facing challenges in paying the fees

Improved housing structures

The housing patterns and structures must also be advanced, though they may not equal those in urban areas. This also indicates better rural livelihoods.

Ownership of farm assets

In addition to social and human indicators, there are also economic indicators of rural livelihoods such as asset ownership. Ownership of perfectly functioning far assets indicates better livelihoods.

Increase in asset ownership

Assets must not be always deteriorating but increasing.

Creation of employment

In addition, employment must also be created even in the rural areas to indicate livelihoods. Employment on farms and related sectors.

Improved household assets

Household assets must also be properly functional and increasing.

Household food security

Moreover, food security also indicates better livelihoods. Families must have enough food to sustain them throughout the season.