Pattern of Rural Livelihood Diversification in West Bengal
2013
Khatun, Dilruba | Roy, B.C.
The study, conducted in the state of West Bengal has examined the nature, extent and causes of livelihood diversification among different livelihood groups. The study has shown that the level of livelihood diversification highly varies across the regions and also across different livelihood groups. The importance of agriculture as a source of livelihood has been decreasing and that of non-farm sector has been increasing in West Bengal. For the poor, livelihood diversification is mainly a survival strategy to cope with the adverse livelihood shocks and to manage the risky environments. However, for others, livelihood diversification is a deliberate attempt to reap the benefits of diversification. In a backward region like Purulia, not only the average household income or the number of income sources are limited but also their level of diversification is quite low. The government should formulate strategies, especially for the rural poor, that may facilitate successful livelihood diversification. A comprehensive development plan, including increasing the scope for non-farm activities, for the backward regions is most urgent.
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