Sustainable change through transfer of technology and produce marketing-A case study of the Dongriya Kondh of Orissa

Abstract

This paper shows how the approach followed by the government to provide appropriate agricultural technology and knowledge, as well as avenues for marketing of tribal produce through voluntary and government networks, has resulted in a substantial growth and change in the consumption habits of the Dongriya Kondh tribe of Orissa, enabling them to access modern amenities and improve their level of living.