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VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 (2023)
From subsistence to market: Political economy of agricultural commercialization in tribal regions of Arunachal Pradesh
Authors
Joel Komut
Abstract
Agricultural commercialization is a critical dimension of rural
transformation and state led development in India’s frontier regions. In
Arunachal Pradesh, where agrarian practices are historically subsistence oriented
and embedded within tribal socio-cultural systems, the increasing integration
of rural households into agricultural markets represents a significant
political and economic shift. This paper examines the extent, patterns, and
implications of crop commercialization among farming households in selected
districts of Arunachal Pradesh East Siang, Upper Siang, and Lower Dibang Valley
through a political economy lens. Using household level data and indicators
such as the Household Commercialization Index (HCI), Marketability Index (MI),
and Market Orientation Index (MOI), the study analyses how farm size, crop
type, and state led development interventions shape market participation. The
findings reveal uneven commercialization across farm categories and crops,
highlighting structural constraints faced by marginal farmers and the growing
dominance of cash crops. The paper argues that agricultural commercialization
in Arunachal Pradesh is not merely an economic process but a governance driven
transformation influenced by policy priorities, infrastructure development, and
institutional support. The study contributes to debates on agrarian change,
rural governance, and development policy in tribal and hill regions of India.
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Pages:123-124
How to cite this article:
Joel Komut "From subsistence to market: Political economy of agricultural commercialization in tribal regions of Arunachal Pradesh". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 123-124
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