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A Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction

An Empirical Analysis of Mizoram, the Eastern Extension of the Himalaya

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  • © 2017

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  1. Vishwambhar Prasad Sati

    1. Department of Geography and Resource Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India

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  2. Lalrinpuia Vangchhia

    1. Department of Geography and Resource Management, School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India

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  • Maps the biomass-based and livestock production of the Mizoram region with a view to develop policy measures on poverty reduction through improved natural resource uses
  • A first-ever empirical analysis of sustainable practices that can be implemented in the eastern Himalayas
  • First study of its type to analyze chronic poverty and malnutrition in the remote Mizoram region
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science (BRIEFSENVIRONMENTAL)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 1-16

  3. Geographical Backdrop and Sustainable Livelihoods

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 17-30

  4. Geostrategic Location, Political History and Development

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 31-33

  5. Population and Socio-economic Development

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 35-49

  6. Land Use: Agriculture and Livestock Farming

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 51-64

  7. Livelihood Analysis

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 65-69

  8. Climate Change: People’s Perception, Adaptation, and Resilience

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 71-80

  9. Food Security and Poverty

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 81-92

  10. Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 93-100

  11. Conclusion

    • Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, Lalrinpuia Vangchhia
    Pages 101-108

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 109-129
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This book presents a socio-economic and livelihood analysis of agriculturally-dependent communities of Mizoram, the eastern extension of the Himalaya, using the sustainable livelihood approach. Such an approach to poverty reduction is inevitable, particularly, in areas where livelihoods depend largely on biomass-based agriculture and livestock production. Mizoram possesses abundant natural resources – land, water and forest – but those resources are largely unused. The region suffers from chronic poverty and malnutrition, and climate change has further influenced livelihood patterns. This work studies all the aspects of natural potentials and livelihood status in Mizoram. It also discusses the major driving forces that influence livelihood patterns. Based on a detailed analysis of empirical data, several policy measures are suggested to cope with chronic poverty and malnutrition. The book is therefore highly useful for all stakeholders; students, researchers, academicians, policymakers and politicians involved in rural/community development.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Geography and Resource Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India

    Vishwambhar Prasad Sati

  • Department of Geography and Resource Management, School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India

    Lalrinpuia Vangchhia

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