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Item A Collection of Yarsagumba and its Impacts on Sustainable Livelihood of Rural People of Raha Vdc, Dolpa District, Nepal(Central Department of Rural Development Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 2017) Bhakta Bahadur Budha, Bhakta BahadurThe research entitled A Collection of Yarsagumba and its Impacts on Sustainable Livelihood of Rural People of Raha VDC, Dolpa District, Nepal. The main objective of the study is to overview the economic impact of rural livelihood people Yarsagumba and analyzes resource sustainability over existing collection system. Direct observation, participatory resource mapping, key informant‟s interview, formal, informal interviews and group discussion are used for the primary data collection. Secondary data were collected through the review of various books, published and unpublished literatures. The data thus collected were analyzed qualitatively and quantitavely. Non-Timber forest products (NTFPs) are important sources of income generation to the subsistence farmers of Nepal. It enables them to purchase essential commodities such as salt, kerosene and aromatic plants from the forest has been going on since time immemorial. Forests are still considered as the primary source of these plants. Unfortunately, over exploitation of these plants has now posed a potential problem in the sustainable management of these natural resources. The study showed that Dolpa district is rich in NTFPs, it is very important region in terms of collection practices and trade of Yarsagumba. The large volume of Yarsagumba is collected and traded from this region. It played a key role in the economic development of this district. People get seasonable more employment opportunities by collecting ,marketing and selling it. Their relatively high prices have provided attractive supplementary livelihoods for the local people. In the study area, Yarsagumba is the main and primary income source for the households. 80 percent people face food problem for more than six months in a year. Yarsagumba collection seems to be the great income sources of the households. When they start to collect yarshagmba, their lifestyle also seemed to be upgraded. Furthermore their earning goes to the fooding and education. So Yarsagumba collection and marketing is the very much related with the livelihood of the people of this study area. NTFP (Yarsagumba) has higher contribution in community development. Similarly Yarsagumba is the major means of income generation and livelihood of the rural people of Raha VDC.Item Impact of Remittance on Rural Livelihood(Central Department of Rural Development Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 2016) Kafle, PabitraNepal has been one of the greatest shareholders of global remittance but the issue is how such flows have been used in the livelihood of before and after receiving remittance at the households. The objective of this study is to identify how remittances impact various socio-economic dimensions of before and after receiving remittance. This study conducts an impact of surveying both before and after receiving remittance households in Bardaghat municipality, of the largest migrant-sending municipality in Nawalparasi District, and analyzes the impact gain resulting from remittance flows and use pattern in the study area. The research was conducted under ‘descriptive research design’ to fulfill the objectives of the study area. This study found that the main cause of foreign employment was unemployment. The foreign employment population in Qatar is higher than other countries. Most of the workers of study area were found working in the security guard which constitutes of the total employee population. The study also found out that households receiving money monthly is at the highest percentage. Foreign employment and agriculture is the main source of their income. Income transfer deepens upon availability of means of transfer. It is found that the highest channel for money transfer is money transfer agency. Money received from foreign employment is found being used in different purposes, different households have their own kinds of necessities and the use of money is also accordingly. The highest use is found to be upon the regular households expenditure, whereas, their uses are upon education, health, construction, loan payment and saving. Education expenditure is further studies to find out which aspect has the highest use of remittance. The study hence finds out that the highest rate of income is spend upon snacks. Remittance constitutes an integral part of household livelihood strategies. It permits households to income their consumption of local goods and services. Through the study it is found that the structure of the houses have been change after the employment. The number of cemented houses have been more, as a positive impact of the remittance. Similarly, the income generate after foreign employment, the number of employees who have high income is shown more than before employment. Also, lacking upon the change in assets structure, the study found out that in remittance receiving households, all goods and services are increased in economic condition has also raised awareness in Childs education. There is good food supply in the surveyed households after remittance, because of the regular income and increased purchasing capacity. The family economic condition is improved. The surveyed households have access to the good and healthy food and they can afford health expenditure. That is why their health condition has been improved after remittance.Item Impact of Tourism on Rural Life A Case of Sirubari Village, Syangja(Faculty of Sociology, 2013) Adhikari, Lal KumarNot availableItem Rainwater Harvesting for Rural Water Demand A Case Study of Kanyam VDC ,Ilam(Central Department of Rural Development Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 2012-04) Amatya, RomaRain Water Harvesting, a traditional practice started many centuries ago, has received very little attention in recent times. This thesis describes the adaptation and development of affordable technology for collecting rainwater including that from roof tops; and using this as a valuable source of water to supplement the water need of households in dry seasons and round the year in institution. It also illustrates the effective capturing, retention and controlled release of rainwater. The thesis will substantiate the extent to which adoption of the technology could helps greatly in conserving water resources and at the same time helps to alleviate poverty by improving the quality of life of women and children in under developed parts of Nepal. It is envisaged that the systems would enable poor households in the community to supplement their water supply as well as engage them in kitchen gardening; extend their cropping seasons through availability of water resources, ultimately enhancing food security and contributing to poverty alleviation. This survey is mainly focused on evaluating the existing condition of the rainwater harvesting system whether the system fulfills the required demand. It is also concerned towards finding water consumption pattern for drinking, cooking, washing/cleaning, farming and other purposes. Study of water collection habit is the other aspect of the survey. It includes frequency of water collection from source , time required to collect water and use of saved time by women. Illam, representing a ecological regions is selected as the study area. The district is expected to give the succinct picture of water consumption pattern of the country, as the survey has been conducted in different economic classes and different ethnic groups. The survey also includes the information regarding benefits of RWH system. Primary interest has been given to the safety of water for drinking purpose.