Impact of lac production on livelihood of farmers

Abstract

This study has been undertaken to study the impact of lac production on livelihood of farmers in the Gondia district for the year 2019-20. The Gondia district was selected purposively due to maximum area coverage under lac cultivation. Total 120 lac growers from 12 villages were randomly selected. The study shows that in case of human capital, the major hike of 45.76 per cent impact was observed. In case of physical capital, 21.95 per cent impact was observed. As regard to natural capital, 26.65 per cent impact was observed. It is found that 29.80 per cent impact was observed in case of social capital. In financial capital 27.35 per cent impact was observed. 43.07 per cent impact was observed in food security. All the livelihood indicators of respondents were significantly increased during the period of lac production. The overall impact of lac production on the livelihood of farmers was 35.43 per cent which was found highly significant.