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Paper Title
Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal
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Kuntal Kanti Chattoraj , Susanta Chand , Ratul Saha , Sasanka Ghosh
Keywords
Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), Jangalmahal, Sarenga block, Manday, Direct employment, Joint forest management (JFM)
Abstract
This study delves into the vital role of forest resources in sustaining livelihoods among tribal communities in the Jangalmahal region of Sarenga block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. Amidst dry-deciduous forests, Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) such as Sal leaves, Mahua flowers, fuelwood, and fodder emerge as lifelines, offering economic resilience for forest-dependent households facing agricultural uncertainties and climate challenges.
Drawing on primary data from 92 households collected in 2023 via structured surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and secondary sources, the research employs a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative analysis using Python-based tools (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlation, OLS regression, paired t-tests and Gini coefficients) quantifies contributions, while qualitative insights explore socio-economic dynamics.
Key findings reveal that forest resources account for 20.21% of total household income (mean Rs. 7,583 annually), ranking third after agriculture and labor. NTFPs drive 63.73% of forest earnings, generating 81.4 mandays of self-employment per household (Rs. 4,845/year), far outpacing seasonal direct employment from the Forest Department (13.45 mandays, Rs. 2,757/year). Regression shows each NTFP manday yields Rs. 60 in income, with NTFPs reducing income inequality by 15% (Gini drop from 0.20 to 0.17).
The study underscores NTFPs' potential for poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation through sustainable practices. Policy recommendations include formalizing markets, capacity building, expanding Joint Forest Management, and climate-adaptive strategies to elevate NTFP contributions to 30-40% of income, fostering inclusive development for marginalized tribes like Santhals.
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"Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal", IJCRT - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (www.ijcrt.org), ISSN:2320-2882, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.q320-q337, May 2024, Available :https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT24A5847.pdf
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Chattoraj, K. K., Chand, S., Saha, R., & Ghosh, S. (2024). Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12(5), q320-q337. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT24A5847
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Chattoraj, Kuntal Kanti, et al. "Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 12, no. 5, 2024, pp. q320-q337, https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT24A5847.
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Chattoraj, Kuntal Kanti, et al. "Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 12, no. 5 (2024): q320-q337. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT24A5847.
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Chattoraj, K.K. et al. (2024) 'Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal', International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12(5), pp. q320-q337. Available at: https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT24A5847
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K. K. Chattoraj, S. Chand, R. Saha and S. Ghosh, "Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal," IJCRT, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. q320-q337, May. 2024.
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Chattoraj KK, Chand S, Saha R, Ghosh S. Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal. IJCRT. 2024 May;12(5):q320-q337.
AMA — 11th edition
Chattoraj KK, Chand S, Saha R, Ghosh S. Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal. IJCRT. 2024;12(5):q320-q337. Accessed at https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT24A5847
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@article{IJCRT24A5847,
author = {Kuntal Kanti Chattoraj and Susanta Chand and Ratul Saha and Sasanka Ghosh},
title = {Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal},
journal = {International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts},
volume = {12},
number = {5},
pages = {q320-q337},
year = {2024},
month = {May},
issn = {2320-2882},
url = {https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT24A5847}
}
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TY - JOUR
AU - Chattoraj, Kuntal Kanti
AU - Chand, Susanta
AU - Saha, Ratul
AU - Ghosh, Sasanka
TI - Forests as Lifelines: Supporting Tribal Livelihoods. Exploring Jangalmahal Block, Sarenga, Bankura District, West Bengal
T2 - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts
JA - IJCRT
VL - 12
IS - 5
PY - 2024
SN - 2320-2882
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