A Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction

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.

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

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Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, born in 1966, holds a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) and Ph.D. degrees, currently serving as a Senior Professor of Geography and Resource Management and Dean of Faculty, School of Earth Sciences and Natural Resources Management at Mizoram University, a Central University in Aizawl, India. With nearly three decades of teaching experience, he has contributed to various higher education institutions within and outside India, including the Eritrea Institute of Technology in Asmara, Eritrea (NE Africa), the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment in Chengdu, China, and HNB Garhwal University in Srinagar Garhwal. Throughout his illustrious career, he has actively engaged in research, holding prestigious positions as a Presidential (PIFI) Fellow/Visiting Professor (2016) ‘Chinese Academy of Sciences’ (CAS), Visiting Scientist (2014) ‘Chinese Academy of Sciences’, Visiting Scholar (2010) ‘The World Academy of Sciences’ (TWAS), Visiting Scientist (2012) ‘Indian National Science Academy’ (INSA), General Fellow (2008-2009) ‘Indian Council of Social Science Research’ (ICSSR), and Associate (2008) ‘Indian Institute of Advanced Study’ (IIAS). He is recognized as 0.5% researchers of the world and 50 top influential academicians of India. Furthermore, he has received recognition for his contributions, including a Visiting Professor Award from the Ministry of Education and Science at Lviv Polytechnic National University in Lviv, Ukraine, IMPRI India, a Best Paper Award from Natural Hazards Research (an Elsevier Journal), Best Presentation Award in the International Conference, held at Jurich, Switzerland, and the title of Senior Global Fellow from the Grassroots Institute in Canada. His extensive academic travels, spanning 50 countries and all over India, have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of diverse geographical landscapes. Additionally, he has successfully supervised more than a dozen Ph.D. scholars. His expertise lies in Natural Resource Management, Environment-Development Interface, Climate Change, Rural Livelihoods, Disaster-Related issues, and the Culture of the Himalayan region. Vishwambhar Prasad Sati has developed numerous models and action plans for environmental conservation and economic development in the fragile Himalayan ecosystems. His impactful contributions extend to more than 200 research papers and articles and over three dozen published books, establishing his academic legacy at both national and international levels.

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Preface.- List of Tables.- List of Figures.-Acronym and Abbreviation .-List of Illustration.- Chapter 1.- Introduction.- Chapter 2.- Geographical Backdrop and Sustainable Livelihoods.- Chapter 3.-Geo-Strategic Location.- Chapter 4.- Population and Socio-Economic Development.- Chapter 5.-Agriculture and Livestock Farming.- Chapter 6.- Livelihood Analysis.- Chapter 7.- Climate Change: People's Perception, Adaptation and Resilience.- Chapter 8.- Food Security and Poverty.- Chapter 9.- Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Poverty Reduction.- Chapter 10.- Illustrations: Natural and Cultural Landscapes.- Chapter 11.- Conclusion.- Appendices (I, II, III).