Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
PM Zagade, VG Patil, PA Sawant, JR Kadam and SK Deshmukh

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in Palghar district of Konkan region of Maharashtra state, with the objectives to understand the suggestions of the tribal farmers to minimize the constraints in livelihood security. In all, 240 farmers were selected from Palghar district. Personal interview technique was used for data collection. Majority of the tribal farmers had offered useful suggestions to overcome the constraints and improve the livelihood security. These included, efficient implementation of need based development and welfare schemes, their effective monitoring and supervision, health cover, year round employment through agricultural and livestock development schemes etc.