The paper follows case study research design, which includes description and
analysis of the situation, roles and interest of various stakeholders and problem
areas related to NTFP trading vis-à-vis people's livelihood. For this, the study used
both secondary and primary sources of data. Secondary data were collected from
reports, progress reports, evaluation studies and other publications. Primary data
and facts were collected through on-spot observation and semi-structured
interview schedules cum check lists used for focused group discussion with
villagers engaged in collection of non-nationalized NTFPs, Self Help Group (SHG)
members and concerned officials of the forest department such asa)