local economy and livelihood

This settlement once flourished as a farming community that grew pulses like rajma, makai, dal, masoor, wheat, rice, and paddy, which automatically became a part of their staple diet. Post-British colonisation, the community began growing cash crops that yielded better returns, such as apples, oranges and pears. They also grow badam, khumani, plum, galgal, green peas etc.People are now shifting towards tertiary occupations, as they set up small establishments to support their incomes. The market area is primarily divided into two parts, the old market road and the new market road. The old market road has been a place of economic significance since the time of the Suket dynasty, as it is the road that leads up to the fort. The new market road is a crucial development as it is a prominent part of the Shimla-Tattapani-Mandi road. People have set up small establishments such as fabrication, garments, eateries, groceries, stationery, basket weaving, and car workshops to support their income. With the availability of different products in large towns of Mandi and the rise of online shopping, income has gradually dwindled in this market. With caste reservations in education and employment opportunities have opened up for people from the lower castes to avail government jobs and go for higher education. Traditional crafts such as weaving have seen a decline as the younger generation prefers these jobs that bring them a higher status. No efforts are made however to integrate traditional skills and knowhow into modern education.