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A. Mitra, Mangrove Forests in India,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20595-9_9
Chapter 9
Mangroves: A Source of Existing
and Alternative Livelihood
Abstract This chapter presents a frame work and guideline for initiating alternative livelihood development in coastal regions where existing livelihood practices
are currently placing unsustainable pressure on the natural resource base. The
Sundarban deltaic region is rich in natural resources, but inhabited by a very poor
group of people. The population density is on the higher side due to which the pressure on natural resources is substantial. In this chapter the author has attempted to
highlight few interesting alternative livelihood that are the output of cutting edge
researches carried out by budding researchers with the aim to improve the economic
profile of the deltaic lobe at the apex of Bay of Bengal.
Keywords Alternative livelihood · Natural resources · Cutting edge research ·
Economic profile
This chapter presents a frame work and guideline for initiating alternative livelihood
development in coastal regions where existing livelihood practices are currently
placing unsustainable pressure on the natural resource base. The Sundarban deltaic
region is rich in natural resources, but inhabited by a very poor group of people. The
population density is on the higher side due to which the pressure on natural
resources is substantial.
Even though the physical environment is harsh, the region has high potential to
be productive and to generate wealth on a sustainable basis. But for such changes to
be brought about, the socio-economic condition of the people needs to be improved.
Although growth centres have developed sporadically in peripheral areas, the
Sundarban islands have remained almost unchanged owing to the lack of awareness
towards alternative livelihood.
In context to livelihood matrix, this mangrove dominated deltaic complex has
two distinct micro-situations namely (i) mainland situation and (ii) island situation.
Both of these situations are facing vulnerability from climate change related issues
like sea level rise, saline water intrusion, wave action and tidal surges, acidification
of water, temperature rise etc. All these factors have created an acute pressure on the
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
A. Mitra, Mangrove Forests in India,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20595-9_9
Chapter 9
Mangroves: A Source of Existing
and Alternative Livelihood
Abstract This chapter presents a frame work and guideline for initiating alternative livelihood development in coastal regions where existing livelihood practices
are currently placing unsustainable pressure on the natural resource base. The
Sundarban deltaic region is rich in natural resources, but inhabited by a very poor
group of people. The population density is on the higher side due to which the pressure on natural resources is substantial. In this chapter the author has attempted to
highlight few interesting alternative livelihood that are the output of cutting edge
researches carried out by budding researchers with the aim to improve the economic
profile of the deltaic lobe at the apex of Bay of Bengal.
Keywords Alternative livelihood · Natural resources · Cutting edge research ·
Economic profile
This chapter presents a frame work and guideline for initiating alternative livelihood
development in coastal regions where existing livelihood practices are currently
placing unsustainable pressure on the natural resource base. The Sundarban deltaic
region is rich in natural resources, but inhabited by a very poor group of people. The
population density is on the higher side due to which the pressure on natural
resources is substantial.
Even though the physical environment is harsh, the region has high potential to
be productive and to generate wealth on a sustainable basis. But for such changes to
be brought about, the socio-economic condition of the people needs to be improved.
Although growth centres have developed sporadically in peripheral areas, the
Sundarban islands have remained almost unchanged owing to the lack of awareness
towards alternative livelihood.
In context to livelihood matrix, this mangrove dominated deltaic complex has
two distinct micro-situations namely (i) mainland situation and (ii) island situation.
Both of these situations are facing vulnerability from climate change related issues
like sea level rise, saline water intrusion, wave action and tidal surges, acidification
of water, temperature rise etc. All these factors have created an acute pressure on the