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Food security issues & livelihood enhancement in Bhikiyasen in Almora district, Uttarakhand

Student name: Ms Richa Joshi
Guide: Dr Sapna Narula
Year of completion: 2017
Host Organisation: Uttarakhand Gramin Vikas Yojana
Supervisor (Host Organisation): Mr Sanjay Saxena
Abstract: This study shows how increased agricultural productions affect the livelihood of the farmers in Bhikiyasen block of Almora District of Uttarakhand. The study in conducted in 29 different villages of the block. The village study provides intensive information about the factors affecting agricultural activities and problem faced by the farmers. An intensive literature review is conducted while writing report explaining the relationship between livelihood and food security. During the field visit 60 Plans has been made for 60 different groups. This Plan explains the relationship between increased agricultural activities and livelihood enhancement. In continuation of this plan a business model has been prepared which make an effort to provide market linkage for these villages. This study may be useful for the policy makers while planning the policy for hilly area.

Keywords: Food Security, Livelihood, Enhancement, Business model, Market linkage.