Shifting Cultivation in Northeastern Region of India - Status and Strategies for Sustainable Development

Shifting Cultivation in Northeastern Region of India - Status and Strategies for Sustainable Development

Authors

  •   J. M. S. Tomar
  •   Anup Das
  •   Lokho Puni
  •   O. P. Chaturvedi
  •   G. C. Munda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2012/v138i1/4562

Keywords:

Jhum, Ecosystem Degradation, Sustainability, Alternatives, North Eastern India

Abstract

Shifting cultivation locally called jhum is an integral part in tribal life of the northeastern hill regions of India and has direct bearing on their socio-cultural systems. In order to improve and restore the degraded sites under jhum cultivation some short term and long term options have been suggested. Short term options, like proper bunding, residue cycling, use of high yielding varieties, etc. and long term viable options like terracing, water harvesting, agroforestry, integrated farming systems are some improved method of jhum cultivation. Application of appropriate techniques as per land situation would help in conservation of resources, improved soil health and sustainable production. The improvement in jhum cultivation practices would be further enhanced through complete education and awareness of tribal farmers of the region.

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Author Biographies

J. M. S. Tomar

Anup Das

Lokho Puni

O. P. Chaturvedi

G. C. Munda

Published

2012-01-01

How to Cite

Tomar, J. M. S., Das, A., Puni, L., Chaturvedi, O. P., & Munda, G. C. (2012). Shifting Cultivation in Northeastern Region of India - Status and Strategies for Sustainable Development. Indian Forester, 138(1), 52–62. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2012/v138i1/4562

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