Social Science Notes Class 6 English Medium 2026-27

Social Science Chapter 13. The Value of Work

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Chapter 13. The Value of Work

These notes explain the different forms of economic activities, value addition, ways of receiving payment, and the importance of non-economic activities and community participation.

Types of Economic Activities

Economic activities are activities that have value in terms of money. People may receive different forms of payment for the work they perform.

Salary

A salary is a fixed and regular payment generally paid monthly by an employer to an employee.

Example: A technician working in a construction company receives a monthly salary.

Wage

A wage is a payment made by an employer to a worker for a specific period of time.

Example: A farm labourer may receive a daily wage for working on a farmer's land.

Fee

A fee is a payment made for professional advice or services.

Example: A person conducting online classes may charge a weekly fee.

Payment in Kind

Payment in kind is a non-cash payment received for work performed.

Example: A farm labourer may receive part of the payment in the form of mangoes instead of cash.

Value Addition

Value addition means adding value to something by transforming it into another form.

Economic activities add value at different stages of a process.

Example of Value Addition

Rajesh, a carpenter, buys wood for ₹600 and makes a chair. He sells the chair for ₹1,000.

• Cost of wood = ₹600
• Selling price of chair = ₹1,000
• Difference = ₹400

The ₹400 represents the monetary value of Rajesh's skill, time and effort. By converting wood into furniture, Rajesh has added value to the wood.

Ways of Compensation

Importance of Non-Economic Activities

Non-economic activities may not involve money, but the value they generate is important in our lives.

• They contribute to social welfare.
• They promote personal well-being.
• They improve the overall quality of life.
• They strengthen relationships and community bonds.

Sevā – Selfless Service

Sevā means selfless service. It involves contributing to society without expecting anything in return.

Sevā can be seen in many places such as temples, gurudwaras, mosques and churches.

Langar

Langar is a community kitchen at a gurudwara where food is served free of cost to visitors. It is an example of selfless service and community participation.

Community Participation

Community participation means people coming together and working collectively for the benefit of their community and society.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is an example of collective community participation. People work together to keep their homes, streets, roads, parks and other public places clean.

Individual efforts, when combined with the efforts of others, help create a clean neighbourhood, society and nation.

Van Mahotsav

Van Mahotsav is the festival of forests. It promotes awareness about the value of trees and the conservation of forests.

It brings members of the community together for tree plantation drives.

Community Service

Community service activities are valuable because people contribute their time and effort for the welfare of others without expecting monetary rewards.

Economic Value and Social Value

Festivals and Community Participation

During festivals, people often gather to organise activities, decorate places together and share food. These activities may not involve payment, but they have social and cultural value.

Importance of Community Participation

• Encourages cooperation among people.
• Creates a sense of responsibility towards society.
• Improves public places and surroundings.
• Strengthens community relationships.
• Contributes to social welfare.

Important Definitions

• Value Addition – The process of adding value by transforming something into another form.
• Salary – A fixed and regular payment generally paid monthly to an employee.
• Wage – Payment made to a worker for a specific period of work.
• Payment in Kind – A non-cash payment received for work performed.
• Sevā – Selfless service.
• Community Participation – Collective efforts made by members of a community for their common benefit.

Important Examples

• Rajesh making furniture – Economic activity and value addition.
• Farm labourer receiving mangoes – Payment in kind.
• Langar – Example of sevā and selfless service.
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – Example of collective community participation.
• Van Mahotsav – Example of community participation through tree plantation.

Quick Revision

• Economic activities have monetary value.
• Economic activities can create value addition.
• People may receive salary, wages, fees or payment in kind.
• Non-economic activities may not involve money but are valuable in life.
• Sevā means selfless service.
• Community participation involves collective efforts for the welfare of society.
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Van Mahotsav are examples of community participation.
• Non-economic activities contribute to social welfare, personal well-being and quality of life.

Chapter at a Glance

Economic Activities → Monetary Value → Value Addition → Salary / Wage / Fee / Payment in Kind

Non-Economic Activities → Love / Care / Gratitude / Respect → Social Welfare → Personal Well-being

Community Participation → Collective Effort → Social Welfare → Better Quality of Life