• Dr.Jogi Madhusudan
• Dr.P.Vijayakumar

Abstract: In this paper, an attempt is made to present the profile of selected respondents for the study with reference to their social and economic characteristics. There are 880 sample respondents spread over four districts. Analysis has been carried-out district-wise in order to examine the similarities and dissimilarities. The socio-economic characteristics of the sample households are analyzed here in terms of the caste composition, household size, work participation rates, ownership of land, housing status including amenities available, possession of assets including gold and silver, earnings from different sources, indebtedness, and savings, which may determine their extent of participation in the implementation of JFM programme. Further, the personal characteristics of the sample respondents such as the education status, marital status and primary occupation pursued are analyzed here, as these would have a bearing on their levels of participation in VSS activities.

Joint forest management, VSS, Land holdings, Education, Possession

"Socio-Economic Profile of the Sample Households/ Respondents of JFM - An empirical analysis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.g548-g560, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308659.pdf

"Socio-Economic Profile of the Sample Households/ Respondents of JFM - An empirical analysis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppg548-g560, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308659.pdf