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Promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities: insights from the integrated tribal development project in Assam

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This study evaluates the “Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) Nartap Cluster” in Assam, India, which aimed at improving Scheduled Tribe (ST) livelihoods through rubber cultivation and agricultural diversification. Covering 14 villages, the project increased employment, productivity, and economic opportunities. Women's workforce participation rose from 58.4 per cent to 69.9 per cent, aided by training in rubber production and good agricultural practices. Cultivated land expanded, especially for rubber, while financial access improved through institutional support. Socially, 14 Village Planning Committees and 60 Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) empowered women and strengthened communities. Despite successes, challenges persist, including low adoption of government welfare schemes. The project demonstrates the potential for sustainable rural development but requires further diversification for long-term resilience.

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  • Bhaskar Kumar Kakati, 2026. "Promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities: insights from the integrated tribal development project in Assam," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(2), pages 267-280, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:36:y:2026:i:2:p:267-280
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2025.2551851
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