N. Vijaykumar

Perception of Tribals on Role of Institutions in Collection and Marketing of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

N. Vijaykumar, K. N. Ushadevi & G. S. Arularasan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) form a significant source of livelihood for tribal communities living in the forest area. Various institutions have been established to help the forest-dependent communities (tribals) for collection and effective marketing of NTFPs collect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i111732

Problems Faced by Tribals in Collection and Marketing of Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Kerala, India

N. Vijaykumar & K. N. Ushadevi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: NTFPs play a key role in meeting the needs of tribal communities, especially in medicine, poverty reduction and livelihood improvement. For years tribals were involved in NTFPs collection, and it’s the main occupation for Kattunayakan tribes. Considering the importance of N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i111708