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Agricultural Economics Research Review, 2019
Journal of Global Resources, 2020
The present study analyzes various livelihood opportunities for forest dependent tribal, factors ... more The present study analyzes various livelihood opportunities for forest dependent tribal, factors affecting livelihood, changing trends and policy interventions. The study has been conducted in four villages and hundred samples were collected from Similipal biosphere reserve, located in the tribal dominated Mayurbhanj district of Odisha state. Tribal people depending upon forests for their livelihood seem to be challenging from sustainability front. People practice diversified portfolios at the subsistence level. It is found that convergence of various Government sponsored schemes at the village level will play a crucial role in facilitating their access to the mainstream. Effort on increased use of technology and information on market intelligence is a must. Sustainable use of forest resources, harvesting of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), imparting skill up gradation training, sensitization of the community by Government and private agencies are other essential factors for holis...
Agricultural Economics Research Review, 2019
Journal of Global Resources, 2020
The present study analyzes various livelihood opportunities for forest dependent tribal, factors ... more The present study analyzes various livelihood opportunities for forest dependent tribal, factors affecting livelihood, changing trends and policy interventions. The study has been conducted in four villages and hundred samples were collected from Similipal biosphere reserve, located in the tribal dominated Mayurbhanj district of Odisha state. Tribal people depending upon forests for their livelihood seem to be challenging from sustainability front. People practice diversified portfolios at the subsistence level. It is found that convergence of various Government sponsored schemes at the village level will play a crucial role in facilitating their access to the mainstream. Effort on increased use of technology and information on market intelligence is a must. Sustainable use of forest resources, harvesting of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), imparting skill up gradation training, sensitization of the community by Government and private agencies are other essential factors for holis...