Author(s):
Narayana Maharana, Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Rama Prasada Pradhan, Suman Kalyan Chaudhury, Sukanta Sarkar
Email(s):
maharana.narayan@gmail.com , jmohanty452@gmail.com , ramaprasadapradhan@gmail.com , sumankchaudhury72@gmail.com , sukantaeco@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2687.2025.00020 
Address:
Narayana Maharana1*, Jyotirmayee Mohanty2, Rama Prasada Pradhan3, Suman Kalyan Chaudhury4, Sukanta Sarkar5
1Department of Management Studies, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kommadi-530048, Visakhapatnam, India.
2Department of Economics, School of Liberal Arts, ASBM University, Chandaka- 754012, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
3Department of IR & PM, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur-760007, Odisha, India.
4Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur-760007, Odisha, India.
5Department of Economics, Gambella University, Gambella City, Ethiopia.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This research study aims to explore sustainable livelihood options for tribal communities in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, specifically identifying alternative employment opportunities. Tribal communities in Kandhamal heavily depend on traditional occupations such as agriculture, forest-based livelihoods, and handicrafts. However, these occupations are often vulnerable to various challenges, including climate change, land degradation, and limited market access. Consequently, exploring alternative livelihood options becomes imperative to reduce their dependency on these traditional occupations and enhance their overall well-being. The study analysed various sustainable livelihood options suitable for the tribal communities of Kandhamal district. These may include entrepreneurship development, eco-tourism, forest-based livelihoods, skill development programs, agriculture and horticulture initiatives, handicrafts promotion, renewable energy projects, and community-based natural resource management. Ultimately, by exploring alternative employment opportunities and embracing sustainable livelihood options, tribal communities in Kandhamal district can enhance their economic resilience, improve their standard of living, and preserve their unique cultural identity. These initiatives not only contribute to poverty reduction but also promote environmental conservation, social inclusion, and the overall well-being of tribal communities.
Cite this article:
Narayana Maharana, Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Rama Prasada Pradhan, Suman Kalyan Chaudhury, Sukanta Sarkar. Sustainable Livelihood Options for Tribal communities of Kandhamal District of Odisha: Exploring Alternative Employment Opportunities. International Journal of Reviews and Research in Social Sciences. 2025; 13(3):129-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2687.2025.00020
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Narayana Maharana, Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Rama Prasada Pradhan, Suman Kalyan Chaudhury, Sukanta Sarkar. Sustainable Livelihood Options for Tribal communities of Kandhamal District of Odisha: Exploring Alternative Employment Opportunities. International Journal of Reviews and Research in Social Sciences. 2025; 13(3):129-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2687.2025.00020 Available on: https://ijrrssonline.in/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-13-3-3
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