An Analysis of the Household Choice and Determinants of Livelihoods Diversification Activities of the Galo Tribal People, India

Though many scholars have written several articles on the livelihoods activities of the tribal population, only a few have tried to offer an outsider in-depth analysis of the livelihoods of tribal people, specifically those in North East India. The few research on this topic mainly focused on the challenges being faced by tribal communities without paying attention to how the tribes are manoeuvring their vast challenges in their livelihoods, opportunities and the constraints they face in doing so. The study is very significant as no study has been done; it will fill the literature gap in providing livelihood options analysis using the rural sustainable livelihood approach. This research triangulate both qualitative, quantitative, and records review methods of data collection to try and give a detailed analysis of the livelihoods activities of tribal populations of India. The data was analysed using logistic regression model. This study has identified that a variety of livelihood options and skills determine the type of the economy in an area with most people adopting a combination of different options. There is need for formulation of policies that programs to assist tribal people with skills trainings, market linkages and support as a way of streamlining their livelihood options as most of them does not have access to the markets outside of their tribal areas.