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Value Chain Analysis and Community-Based Strategies of Chirayita (Swertia chirayita) in Eastern Nepal

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  • Gaire
  • Damodar
  • Yadav
  • Bijay Kumar
  • Kattel

    (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)

  • Rishi Ram

    (Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal)

Abstract

The study has attempted to conduct the study on value chain analysis of Swertia chirayita, a perennial herb, is the major source of income in rural households of eastern Nepal. The field assessment for the Chirayito value chain was conducted out in Taplejung district of Nepal. The information was primarily collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informants Interview. Interview with middleman and buyers were also carried out in the district headquarter and directly in the fields. It was observed that Chirayita market is decreasing as compared to the previous years. Therefore, Chirayita farmers have searched for the alternative crops for sustainable income in their own locations. However, some Chirayita farmers are still hopeful about the stability of Chirayita prices so that they would convert their uplands and sloppy lands to Chirayita farm for enhancing their income which ultimately helps for sustainable livelihoods. The Chirayita price was NRs 250 to NRs 375/kg in 2018 in Taplejung district.

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  • Gaire & Damodar & Yadav & Bijay Kumar & Kattel & Rishi Ram, 2019. "Value Chain Analysis and Community-Based Strategies of Chirayita (Swertia chirayita) in Eastern Nepal," International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 20(1), pages 10-17, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:ijesnr:v:20:y:2019:i:1:p:10-17
    DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2019.20.556027
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    earth and environment journals; environment journals; open access environment journals; peer reviewed environmental journals; open access; juniper publishers; ournal of Environmental Sciences; juniper publishers journals ; juniper publishers reivew;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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