Abstract Objectives: This study examines the role of vegetable farming in enhancing household income and livelihood conditions in Pacharia village of Kamrup district, Assam, with an emphasis on income generation, livelihood diversification, and socio-economic improvement within a floodplain agricultural environment. Methods: The study is based on primary data collected from 86 households through stratified random sampling supplemented by secondary data from government sources. Quantitative tools, including correlation analysis, mean, median, and standard deviation, and the Gini coefficient, were applied alongside qualitative methods to analyse socio-economic conditions, landholding structure, income distribution, and livelihood strategies. Findings: The findings show that 67.72% of the population is of working age, indicating a substantial agricultural labour force. Vegetable farming is an important source of livelihood, with an average annual household income of ₹283,985. However, 36.05% of households reported annual incomes below ₹200,000, reflecting persistent income disparities. A statistically significant positive relationship was observed between education and income (r = 0.66, p Novelty: The study provides a micro-level assessment that links socio-economic conditions, income distribution, and production constraints in a floodplain agricultural setting. The findings indicate that the transition towards commercially oriented vegetable farming remains gradual and uneven due to resource and institutional limitations. Implications: The study highlights the need for improved storage infrastructure, stronger market linkages, enhanced access to institutional credit, and climate-resilient agricultural practices to improve the sustainability of vegetable-based livelihoods. Keywords: Vegetable farming, household income, livelihood conditions, income distribution, floodplain agriculture, Kamrup district
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