Value Chain Analysis and Community-Based Strategies of Chirayita (Swertia chirayita) in Eastern Nepal

Gaire, Damodar, Yadav, Bijay Kumar, Kattel and Rishi Ram
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Kattel: Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Rishi Ram: Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal

International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 2019, vol. 20, issue 1, 10-17

Abstract: The study has attempted to conduct the study on value chain analysis of Swertia chirayita, a perennial herb, is the major source of income in rural households of eastern Nepal. The field assessment for the Chirayito value chain was conducted out in Taplejung district of Nepal. The information was primarily collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informants Interview. Interview with middleman and buyers were also carried out in the district headquarter and directly in the fields. It was observed that Chirayita market is decreasing as compared to the previous years. Therefore, Chirayita farmers have searched for the alternative crops for sustainable income in their own locations. However, some Chirayita farmers are still hopeful about the stability of Chirayita prices so that they would convert their uplands and sloppy lands to Chirayita farm for enhancing their income which ultimately helps for sustainable livelihoods. The Chirayita price was NRs 250 to NRs 375/kg in 2018 in Taplejung district.

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Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2019.20.556027

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