dynamics of rural tribal markets: exploring tribal people’s needs and experiences
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DYNAMICS OF RURAL TRIBAL MARKETS: EXPLORING TRIBAL PEOPLE’S NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES. Dr. SUNEETHA KANDI. Associate Fellow Council for Social Development Southern Regional Centre Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030 Andhra Pradesh Ph: 040-24016395 Email : [email protected] [email protected]. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DYNAMICS OF RURAL TRIBAL MARKETS: EXPLORING TRIBAL PEOPLE’S NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES
Dr. SUNEETHA KANDI
NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON COMMODITY RESEARCH
10 October 2007, New Delhi
Associate FellowCouncil for Social Development
Southern Regional CentreRajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030
Andhra PradeshPh: 040-24016395
DYNAMICS OF RURAL TRIBAL MARKETS: EXPLORING TRIBAL PEOPLE’S NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES
Dr. SUNEETHA KANDI
NATIONAL WORKSHOP OF COMMODITY RESEARCH
10 October 2007, New Delhi
Associate FellowCouncil for Social Development
Southern Regional CentreRajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030
Ph: 040-24016395Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tribal Population of India
8.43 crores (2001 census of India)
8.2 % of the total population
700 Scheduled Tribes
33 tribes inhabit state of Andhra Pradesh
Andh, Bagata, Bhil, Gond, Porja, Lambadis, Valmiki, Koya, Kotia, Jatapus, Konda Doras etc
Illiterate, Innocent, Poor, easily taken advantage of, Ignorant
Access to valuable forest produce, fresh and
cheap commodities
Tribal families visit to sell surplus produce & buy essential commodities
One of the most decentralized & sustainable economic activity
Tribal Markets (Shandies)Main marketing place, socialand news disseminating centre
200 villages in a 25-30 km. radius
•Wholesale buyers
•Artisans
•Service providers
•Transport Agencies
•Monitoring Agencies
Annual Turnover of a shandy in Halia village of Nalgonda District is Rs.1.5 crores.
Producers of – Agricultural Products Forest Products Animal Products Cosmetics Cloth products etc
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
To Study the Demand-Supply of commodities in
tribal markets. To explore the needs of tribal people with reference
to commodities
To record the experiences of tribal people
regarding perceptions of present tribal markets
and expectations of future markets. To study aspects such as barter
system, role of middlemen &
others, typical to tribal markets
and assess their impact.
STUDY SAMPLE
SRIKAKULAM 2 Markets
VISAKHAPATNAM 2 Markets
KHAMMAM 2 Markets
ADILABAD 2 Markets
MAHBUBNAGAR 2 Markets
NELLORE 2 Markets
Total 12 Markets
1 Interior Market
1 Well Connected Market
Srikakulam 131225
Visakhapatnam 460882
Khammam 527089
Adilabad 344013
Mahbubnagar 223671
Nellore 177459
Tribal Rural Population
STUDY SAMPLE DISTRICTS
Data pertaining to
Types of commodities being sold
Prices and Demand-supply aspects
Facilities in markets
Needs & Experiences of Tribal People
Future needsData collection from Tribal buyers & sellers
Non Tribal buyers & sellers
Financial Institutions including money lenders
Other market agencies
METHODOLOGY
•Participatory Observation
•Interviews
•Focus Group Discussions
Qualitative & Quantitative statistical analysis
SWOT Analysis of the tribal markets
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis
Tools
• Checklists
• Interviews Schedules
S.No Activities/ tasks Months
1 Preparatory work and Review of Literature
01
2 Construction of data collection tools, printing of schedules
01
3 Data Collection 03
4 Data Processing and Data Analysis 01
5 Drafting & Finalization of report 02
Total Period 08
DURATION OF THE PROJECT
MAJOR IMPLICATIONS
Is a comprehensive study designed to understand the dynamics of unregulated tribal markets
Will provide valid information on the tribal markets which has a high potential for growth
Will Initiate directions for future research in this relatively unexplored area
Will help in framing several policies for initiating action for the proper development of these markets
THANK YOU