Indigenous Techniques Employed by Tribal Farmers in the Kalrayan Hills to Promote Environmental Sustainability

M. Natarajan, V. Balamurugan

Abstract: Sustainable development aims to produce goods to meet the current generation's needs while conserving resources to ensure future production. Western technologies and methods typically do not support sustainable development and often harm the environment. In contrast, indigenous knowledge systems are increasingly recognized for their significant contributions to sustainable development. This study, conducted in Kalrayan Hills, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu, highlights the rich indigenous wisdom of tribal people. Ten common indigenous agricultural practices were identified. Data were collected using a well - structured and pre - tested interview schedule, and appropriate statistical tools were used for analysis. The study found that 60 to 90 percent of respondents regularly adopt these indigenous agricultural practices.

Keywords: Environmental sustainable development, Tribal and Indigenous knowledge

How to Cite?: M. Natarajan, V. Balamurugan, "Indigenous Techniques Employed by Tribal Farmers in the Kalrayan Hills to Promote Environmental Sustainability", Volume 2 Issue 12, December 2013, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 467-468, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR13125102801, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR13125102801