Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Member of Faculty, Department of Geography, University of Isfahan
2 Master of Geography and Urban Planning
Abstract
Politicians and people have a great deal of hope for the development of small rural industries. These industries can play a significant and effective role in creating jobs and income for the villagers, and in more equitable distribution of income in rural areas and the like. In order to achieve this goal in the development process, it is necessary to pay attention to the establishment of these industries in rural areas. Considering the inability of agricultural sector to provide full and optimal employment of human resources, land and rangeland restriction, agricultural mechanization and small agricultural lands in rural areas (county), attention to small industries in rural areas and their improvement and progress is necessary in order to achieve rural development.
The existence of capabilities, talents and favorable environmental conditions in the studied area will allow the growth and prosperity of small industries, especially the converting and complementary industries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the situation of small industries and the need to pay attention to these industries in the studied area.
Data were collected using papers, books, reports, statistics, interviews and field studies. The research method was descriptive-analytical. The results of this study indicate that job creation for villagers has not been successful, and small industries can play an important role in development and employment, given the potential of the region. Creating and expanding small industries in the region will lead to more development and employment and increase rural incomes.