Determinants of Livelihood Choices Among Kuki Tribes in Tripura: An Empirical Analysis
Published: 2020
Author(s) Name: Mrinal Kanti Deb, Arobindo Mahato |
Author(s) Affiliation: Doctoral Scholar, Department of Rural Studies, Tripura University, Agartala, Tripura, India.
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Abstract
The empirical study has been conducted to identify the
determinants of livelihood choices among Kuki tribes. The study
is also an attempt to identify the present livelihood pattern of
surveyed households. The study stands on stratified multi-stage
random sampling with the sample size of 105. A binary logistic
model has been employed to deal with the objectives of the study.
The empirical analysis found that agricultural activities are more
popular among Kuki households. The logistic model revealed
that age and gender of the head of the household significantly
determine the livelihood option. Economic factors like land-man
ratio, indebtedness and type of ration card are found significant
with regards to the choice of livelihood. The model also explored
that few basic infrastructures like availability of proper irrigation
facility, good condition of the local road also significantly determine
the choice of livelihood among Kuki tribes.
Keywords: Tripura, Livelihood, Kuki Tribes
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