Diversification of Livelihood from Animal Waste and by-Product for Small and Marginal Farmers in India

Background: Utilization of livestock waste and by products are always considered to be an important source livelihood for environment protection agricultural development. The study explores the prospective scope utilization dwelling into holdings their health profile, management bio-security practices sustainable livelihoods small marginal farmers tribal belts. Methods: With empirical survey, analysis is made on in selective states North East India (Assam, Meghalaya Nagaland). percentage average method were applied understand pig production system. In qualitative tools mainly Focused Group Discussion (FGD) Interview methods used perception people management. Result: It found that untreated utilized field only 2% use manure pisciculture where its integrated form. A comprehensive model treating marketing with application modern technology can not contribute augmenting income but will also help quality restoration natural resources rural areas.