Impact of MGNREGA on Tribal Livelihoods of Santhal Households in Pakur District of Jharkhand, India | Chapter 2 | Economics, Business and Management: Recent Advances Vol. 1

 

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a pivotal welfare program in India, designed to ensure 100 days of guaranteed wage employment for rural households. The objectives of the act are to provide safety nets for vulnerable groups, provide an engine for the agricultural sustainable development, empower the rural poor and promote new ways of doing businesses by providing work for unskilled workers at the wage rate specified by the Central Government. For tribal communities like the Santhals of Pakur district (Jharkhand), MGNREGA has the potential to function as both a safety net and a catalyst for livelihood security. The study aims to find out the extent of participation of MGNREGA among Santhal households in Pakur. This study assesses the influence of MGNREGA on income, migration, and household consumption within Santhal households in Pakur district. Primary data were gathered utilising a stratified random sampling method to guarantee representation among the socio-economic strata of Santhal households. The survey encompassed 150 households, with 25 households chosen from each of six blocks—Pakuria, Maheshpur, Pakur, Amrapara, Littipara, and Hiranpur—establishing a solid foundation for evaluating the program's impact on the community. The data were examined through descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test methodologies after testing the data for normality. The results indicate a statistically significant upward shift in income categories and a reduction in reported seasonal migration following participation in MGNREGA. MGNREGA participation contributed to improved economic well-being, as evidenced by consumption trends, with most households reporting heightened consumption, signifying better access to food and essential goods. The research concludes that MGNREGA has favourably impacted the socio-economic status of Santhal households. The research highlights the necessity for MGNREGA to focus on the development of productive community assets, including irrigation facilities, land development structures, and water harvesting systems, to improve the livelihood resilience of tribal households. It advocates for enhancing execution to achieve more comprehensive livelihood advancements.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Amar Kumar Chaudhary
Department of Commerce and Business Management, Ranchi University, India.

 

Shashi Shekhar Murmu
Department of Commerce and Business Management, Ranchi University, India.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/ebmra/v1/6964

Field-Based Evaluation of IPM Strategies for Insect-Transmitted Viral Diseases in Rice-Fallow Blackgram in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India | Chapter 02 | Agricultural Sciences: Techniques and Innovations Vol. 6

 

Black gram (Vigna mungo) is an important pulse crop of India. In coastal Andhra Pradesh, it fits well under the rice fallow-pulse ecosystem with residual moisture after the harvest of paddy. However, rice fallow blackgram is mainly attacked by certain pests and diseases leading to great loss to the farmers. In response to these challenges, a potential solution for adoption is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. This study was conducted in ten locations of the farmers’ fields during 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 by the KVK and explored the impact of IPM on the Management of Sucking pests in Rice fallow Blackgram with the emphasis on the use of resistant varieties, seed treatment and other cultural practices. Data were recorded from ten randomly selected plants from each field. The observations were recorded to assess the percentage of virus-affected plants. The seed yield, cost of cultivation, net benefit and cost-benefit ratios were also calculated. By adoption of IPM practices in all three years, the incidence of the leaf crinkle, leaf curl and YMV was reduced in comparison with farmers’ practice; while bud necrosis was not noticed in all these years. This has resulted in a reduction in the average cost of cultivation by Rs. 2690.00 per hectare, and the average net income was improved by Rs. 13596 per hectare compared to the farmers' practice. The average yield levels (1659 kg/ha) improved by 10.91 per cent compared to farmers' practice (1496 kg/ha), giving a clear indication that adoption of IPM practices helped in improving the net income levels to the resource-poor farmers. This study concluded that IPM practices are substantially more effective than indiscriminate pesticide use for managing sucking pests like Aphids, Jassids, Thrips and Whiteflies and associated viral diseases in rice fallow blackgram. To minimize early vector infestation and prevent yield losses, integrated approaches involving seed treatment, elimination of alternative weed hosts, and cultivation of resistant varieties should be prioritised.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

P. Srilatha
Open and Distance Learning Center (ODLC), A.N.G.R. Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur, India.

 

Ch. Srilatha Vani
Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), A.N.G.R. Agricultural University, Lam, Guntur, India.

 

M. Ganga Devi
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, S.V. Veterinary University, Lam, Guntur, India.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/asti/v6/6597

Analysis of Income Distribution and Price Elasticity in the Demand for Animal Protein Foods: A Case Study of Gombi Local Government, Adamawa State, Nigeria | Chapter 6 |Current Research Progress in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 2

 

This study evaluates household income and animal protein food intake in Gombi Local Government, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to examine the income distribution of the respondents in the study area and to identify the constraints to animal protein foods demand in the study area. The data used for the study were collected from 120 respondents in the four districts of the Local Government Area with the aid of a structured questionnaire using stratified random sampling techniques. Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics, average propensity to consume, Gini Coefficient and Lorenz curve. Income differences and consumption consequences are highlighted by the findings. About 44% of respondents earn below N40,000, 38% below N60,000, and 19% above N60,000. Low-income predominance shows challenges in meeting household demands, supporting Simon's [1] claim that spendable income affects consumption. Respondents earning between N20,000 and N60,000 had the highest average consumption propensity, supporting Jhingan's [2] finding that lower-income groups consume more. The study's Gini coefficient of 0.58 surpasses Dillon and Hardaker's [3] 0.35 threshold for equitable distribution, indicating substantial income inequality. This coefficient and the Lorenz curve's large departure from 45 degrees highlight household income inequality. The result of the income distribution shows that 40% of total income comes from earnings above N80,000, although just 13% of respondents. This disproportionate contribution shows how money affects animal protein food demand. Animal protein affordability was the biggest barrier for 80.75% of responders. According to the rule of demand, greater prices decrease demand [2]. Transportation and production costs make animal protein expensive. Major animal protein meals are sold mostly in urban markets, making them inaccessible to rural residents. Low-income earners also struggle to build sustainable animal protein sources like fish ponds and cattle rearing due to inadequate private and government credit. This study emphasizes the need to reduce income disparity and increase the availability of inexpensive animal protein meals to improve Gombi Local Government families' nutritional well-being.

 

Author(s) Details

 

Gwandi, O
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

 

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The Effects of Postharvest Losses of Rice on the Income of Rice Farmers in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State Nigeria| Chapter 7 | Current Perspectives in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 1

 This study inspected the assets of postharvest deficits of succulent grain on payroll of succulent seed growers in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The study expressly hindered the cause being the reason for postharvest losses of rice and the effect of postharvest losses of tasty seed on the profit of ranchers. The renovation theory was picked as the hypothetic foundation for the study. A sample of 399 edible grain construction workers were tight in Makurdi resorting to the Taro Yamane rule. Information from accused was acquired applying determinable file group procedures. The verdicts from the study discerned that, miscellaneous determinants were being the reason for the postharvest losses of edible seed holding incompetent handle usefulness animal/epidemic attacks, unable depository capabilities, lack of up-to-date televisions, unconcern in listening tasty seed familiar the supply chain and lack of teaching knowledge on postharvest administration of tasty seed. The study further revealed that postharvest disasters of succulent piece affect the pursue of the builders. The study accordingly pressed sensitization of laborers through the appropriate land instrumentalities on postproduction of succulent seed, establishment of reserves for the sustenance of tasty piece, organization of administrative carcass to project stock exchange price of tasty piece, joining growers following agro-gird provisions possible introduce or those at superhighway research institute at an reasonable price, plus laborers to fool cooperative to benefit from land projects attest for individual management.

Author(s) Details:

Emmy Owoicho Okadonye,
Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER), Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.

Alamveabee Efihraim Idyorough,
Department of Sociology, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Ikyoh Aondoaver Lawrence,
Guarantee Trust Bank, Benue State Branch, Nigeria.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPAFS-V1/article/view/8992

Income and Employment Pattern of MNREGA Programme in District Sant Kabir Nagar: A Recent Study | Chapter 03 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 4

 Seventy-five respondents were chosen from a block of the district for the study, which was done using a purposive cum random sampling approach. The information gathered through personal interviews was categorised, tallied, and analysed in light of the study's goals. MGNREGA is a beneficiary plan that aims to improve the socioeconomic status of the majority of rural families in the study region. MNREGA's most notable characteristic is that it compensates women equally as men, which was previously unthinkable in rural India. The majority of respondents appear to be pleased with the scheme's income and employment benefits, and they intend to seek it out again in the future. The salaries and job assignments offered to the households are satisfactory, and MGNREGA is improving livelihood security in the research region.

Author(S) Details

Ambrish Kumar Verma
CSAUA&T, Nawabganj, Kanpur – 208002, India.

Bhartendu Yadav
CSAUA&T, Nawabganj, Kanpur – 208002, India.

Anil Sachan
CSAUA&T, Nawabganj, Kanpur – 208002, India.

Akash
CSAUA&T, Nawabganj, Kanpur – 208002, India.

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