Jharkhand is one of the biodiversity rich states of India because of its origin, diverse
physiographic and climatic conditions. It is well known due to its tribal populations, mineral …

Trees have been a part of life for centuries in India for sustainable livelihood security. Under
the difficult climatic situations, farmers are forced to adopt tree-based systems to secure their …

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are known to provide livelihoods for forest-based
communities across the world. While ensuring the sustainability of NTFP harvests is a key …

Background: The bidi industry in India is predominantly an unorganized sector. It continues
to enjoy tax benefits, arguably, to protect bidi workers' interests and employment. Our …

Tobacco has become one of the most widely used and traded commodities on the planet.
Reflecting contemporary anthropological interest in material culture studies, Anthropology of …

In India, nearly 29% of adults (over 42% of men and 14% of women) aged 15 or above use
tobacco daily or occasionally. 1 Out of 100 million smokers, nearly 40 million smoke …

Tobacco use, and in particular smoking, is the largest cause of preventable death among
adults in India, as it is globally. Bidi, an indigenous, leaf-rolled cigarette made from coarse …

Background Bidis, the most common smoking tobacco product in India, remain largely
untaxed and are subject to very few regulations to discourage their use. A major argument …

Realizing the historical importance of central Indian forests in terms of ecological, social and
economical perspectives and the present socio-economic changes in the community due to …

Tobacco, the golden leaf is one of the important high value commercial crops grown in over
15 states in India. It is a highly remunerative crop fetching more economic benefits to the …