Assessing Livelihood Coping Strategies Adopted by Small and Marginal Farmers of Climate-Vulnerable Assam State of India

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dc.contributor.authorPhukan, Pen_US
dc.contributor.authorBarman, Uen_US
dc.contributor.authorSaikia, Hen_US
dc.contributor.authorBaruah, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorDeka, N.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-24T07:37:10Z
dc.date.available2024-09-24T07:37:10Z
dc.date.issued2023-11
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the livelihood diversifications of small and marginal farmers' households and determinants of livelihood diversification of Assam state of India under climate-vulnerable situations. A sample of 300 marginal and small rural households was obtained from three highly flood-affected districts. The sampling plan adopted some flexibility as the data collection process coincided with the late part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical tools, the non-parametric chi-square test, and the Simpson Diversification Index. The study indicates that most respondents tried diversifying their livelihood strategies for economic improvement. However, no dominant livelihood strategies were found among the adopted portfolios. Many respondents preferred livestock as a portfolio for livelihood diversification. The study found that respondents with a higher formal education or job card holders under the MGNREG-Act were identified as positive determinants for livelihood diversification. The study proposes increasing the allocation of Job Cards under the MGNREG-Act, given that Job Cards enable cash in hands or establish a consistent provision of substantial cash through different farming programmes. The study also emphasises the introduction of suitable livestock-based livelihood diversification.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsKrishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ranipool, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, East Sikkim – 737 135, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Basic Sciences and Humanities, College of Sericulture, Titabar, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsExtension Education Institute (NE Region), AAU, GoI, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationPhukan P, Barman U, Saikia H, Baruah S, Deka N.. Assessing Livelihood Coping Strategies Adopted by Small and Marginal Farmers of Climate-Vulnerable Assam State of India . International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. 2023 Nov; 13(11): 3618-3628en_US
dc.identifier.issn2581-8627
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/230582
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber11en_US
dc.relation.volume13en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113537en_US
dc.subjectAssamen_US
dc.subjectclimate changeen_US
dc.subjectlivelihood diversificationen_US
dc.subjectlivelihood strategiesen_US
dc.subjectSimpson diversification indexen_US
dc.titleAssessing Livelihood Coping Strategies Adopted by Small and Marginal Farmers of Climate-Vulnerable Assam State of Indiaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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