Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
MS More, VJ Rathod, UT Dangore and NT Bagde

Abstract:
Investigation was undertaken in Wardha district of Vidarbha region. Total 75 Tendu Patta pluckers were selected and data pertained for the year 2020-21.The average household size of Tendu Patta pluckers were estimated at 4.31 and majority of them were educated upto high school level. The average annual household income of Tendu Patta Pluckers were estimated to Rs. 83499.98. 0wn farm Agriculture was the main occupation of Tendu Patta Pluckers. The income from own Agriculture farm was found predominant over other sources. The individual Tendu Patta Plucker was spend on an average 5.59 hours per day and they travelled average distance was estimated 2.81 Kms per day for collection of Tendu Patta. All Tendu Patta pluckers were sold their collected Tendu Patta to private agents. The threat from wild animals was the major constraint in Tendu Patta collection. The absence of employment during April- June was the main reason behind choosing this profession of Tendu Patta collection.