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Observational study reveals wage labour reliance and emerging diversification among camp-living refugees, suggesting persistent regulatory and infrastructural barriers hinder financial autonomy.
This study analyses livelihood sources, diversification strategies, and evolving livelihood challenges shaping the livelihoods of Sri Lankan Tamil camp-living refugees in Tamil Nadu, India. The study found that the substantial reliance on a combination of wage labour and government assistance and a discernible shift toward diversified livelihoods that enhance financial autonomy, however, regulatory restrictions, limited access to credit, and transport constraints, especially in rural areas, continue to impede sustainable livelihood development.
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