• Jyotiranjan Gudia

The Didayi tribe in Malkangiri district, Odisha, possesses a rich traditional economic system centered on subsistence agriculture, communal resource management, and barter-based trade. This study examines the impact of modern economic policies, such as industrial development, land acquisition, and employment schemes, on the tribe’s traditional economic practices. The primary objective is to assess how these policies alter the Didayi community’s livelihoods and resource use, shifting reliance from self-sustaining methods to wage labour and market dependency. Findings indicate that while policies like MGNREGA and infrastructure projects introduce financial opportunities, they also disrupt traditional practices, reduce the role of tribal leaders in economic decisions, and heighten vulnerability to market fluctuations. The study concludes that these shifts bring both economic benefits and cultural challenges, underscoring the need for policies that respect traditional practices and promote sustainable development that aligns with the Didayi tribe’s cultural values.

Modern, Economic, Policy, Traditional, Practice, Didayi.

"Impact of Modern Economic Policies on Traditional Economic Practices of the Didayi Tribe in Malkangiri District of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no.g664-g673, November-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411670.pdf

"Impact of Modern Economic Policies on Traditional Economic Practices of the Didayi Tribe in Malkangiri District of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no. ppg664-g673, November-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411670.pdf