Tribal Entrepreneurship, in Forested Hinterland of Jharkhand. A Solution for Lwe Region

Abstract

The intent of this paper is to review the attempts made, the extent/mechanism of different models used for livelihood enhancement (NTFPs based) for the forest dependent tribal communities. This also identifies/highlights key strategies to be adopted, which makes the model “sustainable”. The model, adopted by JSFDC is highlighted for how it capitalized the natural strength of tribal, society; i.e. culture of community working, (which is part of “social capital”); “sincerity of purpose”, “availability of raw material in local area”; “marketing opportunity available in local area” etc. This model of entrepreneurship has the elements like “Natural solution” and “Circular economy”, which are being promoted under the “Modern Development Paradigm” also.