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April 1, 2026Indian Journal of Human Development

Welfare Outcomes of Organic Horticulture: A Case Study of Pineapple Cultivation in Lakhipur Sub-division of Cachar District, Assam

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SDSagarika DeySCSritoma Choudhury

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Case study evaluates poverty impacts of organic pineapple farming in a tribal area, indicating needs for public support.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate welfare outcomes and poverty levels among indigenous tribes engaged in organic pineapple cultivation.
  • Primary data collected from 335 farming households
  • Utilized Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and Multidimensional Poverty Measure (MPM)
  • Developed a Composite Welfare Indicator (CWI) using Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA)
  • Employed regression models to identify poverty determinants
  • Higher incidence of multidimensional poverty than monetary poverty measures
  • Significant shortages in sanitation, drinking water, and health infrastructure
  • Households relying solely on farming show greater poverty compared to those with diversified income
  • Need for Minimum Support Prices and crop insurance highlighted
  • Outreach activities like extension services are linked to reduced poverty among farmers.

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Dey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a815652765b073a7c02https://doi.org/10.1177/09737030261428173
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