Role of Agricultural Information in Achieving Resilient Livelihood under Climate Change Scenario in Gosaba Block, Indian Sundarbans

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the role of agricultural information in achieving livelihood resilience of two coastal communities in Indian Sundarbans under climate change scenarios. Field data were collected using quantitative and qualitative methods including a review of secondary data, group discussion and household survey with 378 tribal households of Gosaba block. The result revealed the level of households' vulnerability by analysing sociodemographic characteristics based on their household assets. This study also identifies the inhabitants of Sundarbans who seek various information at different stages of their farming, a variety of sources used to access information and what kinds of problems they face and lastly concludes with some adaptation strategies for a more sustainable future for their livelihoods. Therefore, this research will serve as an eye-opener for the government and policymakers,
serving as a valuable instrument for formulating and executing necessary tactics to mitigate the susceptibility of impoverished individuals and facilitate their utilisation of resources and services to establish a resilient means of subsistence.