An exploratory research on income dynamics, inequality, determinants & policy implications for sustainable livelihoods of tribal community in eastern India

M.S. Meena, K.M. Singh, R.K.P. Singh, Anjani Kumar and Abhay Kumar
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Krishna Murari Singh

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Abstract: A village level in-depth study was undertaken to measure the income dynamics, inequality, determinants, and policy implications for sustainable livelihoods of tribal households in Jharkhand. Data were solicited from 160 households during 2011-12. Study shows vast gap in annual income of tribal households i.e. 8,493, while non-farm activities dominated (37.19 to 63.67%) over other sources. Highest income inequality observed among labour class (Gini ratio 0.55). Study reveals that education, family size, non-farming income and adoption of high yielding varieties were found main income determinants. Study has important policy implications; need to generate more non-farm incomes through public works that could lead the better infrastructure facilities and rural livelihoods. Providing labour opportunities outside agricultural activities can serve manifolds, and trim down income inequalities. Livestock sector could be revived through technical interventions from research institutes, state agricultural universities & line departments. However, education could be an instrument for reducing inequality & poverty among tribes.

Keywords: Income dynamics; income inequality; income determinants; tribal community; eastern India. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 O33 O47 Q16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016-03-14, Revised 2016-09-23
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