This article attempts to analyse the impact of IFS on the livelihood of the farmers of West Garo Hills district (Meghalaya). In West Garo Hills, farmers are mostly small and marginal (<1.08 ha). They practice mono-cropping in low land farming due to unavailability of water supply during winter resulting in low productivity and poor income. Further climate change like erratic rainfall, flash floods, poor economic conditions and low average land holding of the farmers poses challenges to life and livelihoods. To alleviate the detrimental effects of climate change on farmers’ income, diversification and efficient existing resource utilization through IFS can lead to higher and stable income for the farmers. Under NICRA Project introduction of IFS based on the model Fish-Duck-Horticultural crops at Marapara, Smt. Pronilla Sangma’s field have not only led to increased income but also improved livelihoods, food security with environmental sustainability.
Mahanta, J., Singh, M.S., Borah, S., Singh, N.A.K., Chakraborty, P., Singh, B.P., 2025. IFS for diverse and resilient farming system for tribal farmers of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Biotica Research Today 7(10), 270-273.
Climate change, Environmental sustainability, Food security, IFS
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