Abstract: Rural economies and societies are changing constantly and rapidly, affected by the developmental schemes and modernization. It is not just the physical appearance of rural space that has changed but there is also changes in intangible qualities like the sense of community, solidarity and social disorder. The growth of the cities is absorbing villages surrounding the cities, migration from rural to urban areas and high population growth in the cities which is experiencing significant and several impacts on the environment.This paper explores the changes in the livelihood strategies of small and marginal farmers of Eralibill village in Dimapur district, Nagaland, who have been living in a symbiotic relationship with the environment. The explosive growth of population and the onslaught of modernity have put a tremendous strain on the sustainability of traditional methods of livelihood, thus forcing the people to adapt alternative means. The study is based mainly on qualitative data obtained from interviews and discussions with the Village Council members, leaders of different organizations and with the members of the rural communities. The study try to gain an understanding at a broader level about the relationship between the natural resources and the livelihoods of the local people and throwing light on the nature and extent of impacts of urban intrusion on this relationship. The study revealed that the livelihoods-security of the most vulnerable sections has been severely threatened with the erosion of the availability to the local natural resources.
Keywords: land use, rural, livelihood, community, urban intrusion.
Title: Impact of Diminishing Arable Land on Livelihood Strategies: A Case Study of Eralibill Village, Dimapur District, Nagaland
Author: Dr T Temsu Imti, Ms Temjensangla Pongener, Mr Yutsungchaba Imchen
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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