For many low-income households in the Global South a house is both a place to live and to generate income in the informal economy. This can include activities in and around the home such as: running small shops selling daily necessities; producing food or crafts; repairing household items;...

Cottage industries in India have a great contribution to Indian economy. But these industries started developing from the very ancient time. The objectives of the present paper are to trace the origin and development of cottage industries in India. This work is based on the research work of the...