Based on meso data, study analyses the causes of poverty and food insecurity. It seeks to identify who is food insecure and where they are, why they risk food insecurity and what options exist to reduce their vulnerability. Using the sustainable livelihoods framework and collecting qualitative...

Micro level evidences suggest that per capita income of interior villages of Balangir is slightly better that Dhenkanal district. The variation in the income observed due to diversification in agriculture lead by vegetable production as second crop. The labour class recorded high per capita...

Micro level evidences suggest that per capita income of interior villages of Balangir is slightly better that Dhenkanal district. The variation in the income observed due to diversification in agriculture lead by vegetable production as second crop. The labour class recorded high per capita...

A tank cum open dug well system suitable for plateau region of eastern India has been developed for providing reliable irrigation to croplands. The system comprises of a series of tanks with open dug wells in the recharge zone of the tank that reharvest back the seepage water. Thus, the...