Shreya Pragati Kumari

Microfinance in Forest Conservation: Empowering Tribal Communities through Sustainable Livelihoods and Protecting Forest Rights

Shreya Pragati Kumari & Vikas Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

Tribal communities in India depend substantially on forest resources for subsistence and income, while forests remain important for ecological stability and local livelihoods. This study examines the institutional performance and policy relevance of microfinance- and Self-Help Gr...