Impact of NABARD'S Tribal Development Programmes on Sustainable Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Empowerment

Dr. S. Kavitha

Abstract: The tribe's economy revolves primarily around the collection and processing of forest products, as well as cultivation primarily for domestic consumption. There are no organized markets or financial institutions to advance the tribal products in tribal economics. Tribal antiques, textile decoration, painting, pottery, cane and bamboo products, and organic & natural food products, all of which are in great demand, are in short supply, and as a result, the community does not benefit financially from their production. As a result, efficient production and effective promotion become critical for the community?s economic development. On the other hand, the tribal population of India has a more or less similar natural environment of hills and forests, a poor economy, and traditions that are ideal for the tribe to come up. The tribe always experiences the need for protection. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to analyse the role of NABARD in tribal community development for long-term livelihoods. This paper is basically the essential underpinning of the relevant concept and core issue of tribal development, along with a sketchy account of the approaches and programs initiated by NABARD. The study finds and concludes that NABARD in India has significantly contributed to sustainable livelihood development in a tribal community.

Keywords: Tribal community, NABARD, sustainable livelihood, economic, production