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Role of Non-Timber Forest Products in Income Generation of the Tribal Population: A Review

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  • Jerin, V. A.
  • Lazarus, T. Paul
  • Gopakumar, S.
  • Durga, A. R.
  • Nishan, M. A.
  • Gopinath, Pratheesh P.

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Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) refer to all biological resources harvested from the forest for human use and are not having timber purposes. Two types of NTFPs such as tradable and non-tradable NTFPs are available. In international trade, tradable NTFPs are only significant. NTFPs are important components of food security and a vital source of income for the poor in many developing nations. NTFP collection accounts for almost 58 per cent of the total income earned by Kerala's tribal population. Most of the employment (54.04%) was generated by the wage sector followed by NTFP collection (33.77%). NTFPs were found to be collected and used by tribals for a variety of purposes, including food, medicine, raw materials for making implements, and as a source of income. NTFPs are marketed through various marketing channels, depending on various factors such as the product's nature, demand and proximity to the market. If co-operative societies and EDCs (Eco-Development Committees) could develop value additional units for NTFPs with the participation of indigenous groups, it ensures effective use of their spare time as well as a better livelihood through increased NTFP income.

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  • Jerin, V. A. & Lazarus, T. Paul & Gopakumar, S. & Durga, A. R. & Nishan, M. A. & Gopinath, Pratheesh P., 2022. "Role of Non-Timber Forest Products in Income Generation of the Tribal Population: A Review," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 40(11), pages 1-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajaees:367261
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