ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CHHURPI PRODUCTION ON FARMERS’ LIVELIHOOD

Authors

  • Khila Nath Sapkota Assistant Professor, Tribhuvan University, Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Binita Khatiwada Research Associate, School of Research and Development, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v10i5.1875

Keywords:

chhurpi, dairy farming, economic impact, farmers, livelihood

Abstract

This study explores the economic impact of chhurpi production on the livelihoods of rural farmers in Kalinchowk Rural Municipality ward no. 1, Dolakha District, Nepal. Employing a descriptive research design and a census method, 22 chhurpi producers were selected as informants. Data were gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and observations, supplemented by secondary data from literature reviews. The findings reveal that chhurpi production significantly contributes to boosting the income of farmers, with active participation from both men and women in the production process. Despite its economic benefits, the study identifies challenges such as transportation difficulties, climate change, and insufficient income, which compel farmers to diversify their earnings through ghee, cheese, and agricultural activities. The research underscores the vital role of chhurpi in sustaining rural livelihoods and advocates for enhanced government support and improved infrastructure to ensure the long-term viability of this traditional industry.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Khila Nath Sapkota, Assistant Professor, Tribhuvan University, Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Khila Nath Sapkota is a PhD scholar and serves as an Assistant Professor at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, where he has been teaching in the Department of Rural Development since 2005. His research interests include development, international relations, political affairs, livelihoods, good governance, democracy, and the Right to Information. Over the years, he has authored numerous research articles, books, textbooks, and mini-research studies. Additionally, he has been actively involved in leadership and citizen awareness training programs, as well as seminar proceedings.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3104-170X 

    ResearchGate:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Khila-Sapkota.

  • Binita Khatiwada, Research Associate, School of Research and Development, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Binita Khatiwada is a fellow researcher associated with the School of Research and Development. She has completed her Master's degree in Rural Development from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

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Published

2024-12-10

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Vol. 10 No. 5 (2024)

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