A Study on the Livelihood Assets and Income of the Plantation-Based Rehabilitated Jhumias of Tripura

Authors

  • Vanlalrema Kuki Department of Economics, Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar College, Belonia.
  • Indraneel Bhowmik Department of Economics, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25175/jrd/2022/v41/i2/172909

Keywords:

Tribes, State Role, Livelihood Approach.

Abstract

The indigenous tribes of Tripura predominantly practised shifting cultivation. However, efforts at weaning them away have been done through several developmental interventions including plantation-based rehabilitation models. The present paper attempts to examine the status of income and livelihood capital endowments among four different types (rubber, tea, horticulture & multi-croppers) of plantation-based rehabilitated beneficiaries. Using primary survey data from five districts of Tripura, it is seen that multi-croppers and rubber farmers are better placed in terms of income accruals. However, horticulturists are better endowed than rubber growers in terms of livelihood assets. The tea-based rehabilitated beneficiaries are at the bottom in terms of both income as well as livelihood assets.

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Published

2023-05-11

How to Cite

Kuki, V., & Bhowmik, I. (2023). A Study on the Livelihood Assets and Income of the Plantation-Based Rehabilitated Jhumias of Tripura. Journal of Rural Development, 41(2), 259–275. https://doi.org/10.25175/jrd/2022/v41/i2/172909

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