IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Impact of Public Distribution System and Micro - Tribal entrepreneurs on Food Security of Tribal People in Salem District

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Dr. A. Elangovan, Mrs. P. Kalpana

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The research aimed to determine how successful tribal entrepreneurs had been at fostering economic growth and securing access to nutritious food in their communities of operation. The study's methodology is based on empirical research principles, namely, the views of tribe members who have found gainful employment thanks to the efforts of tribal entrepreneurs. Salem district, which has the biggest number of tribal people in Tamil Nadu, was chosen as the study's primary location. To have a more thorough understanding of the tribal people's analysis, observational techniques will be used. The study's sample size is predetermined in accordance with the statistical methods and the data's inherent characteristics. After analyzing the pilot study data, the study determined that a total of 224 participants would be an appropriate sample size for the main research. The cronbach alpha of the data gathering device was 0.932, confirms the results of the reliability, showing that it is dependable. Because it was impossible to randomly pick the sample without the population frame, a non-random sampling approach was used to select the sample. Utilizing a method called ‘purposive sampling”. The information was gathered by conducting interviews in accordance with the data collecting instrument. Based on coding and structural linkages, the obtained data were analyzed using the Analysis of Movement Structure. The effects of tribal entrepreneurs on the creation of jobs and the maintenance of food security in Salem District's tribal communities were analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach. Employment possibilities for tribal members have enhanced greatly from the commercial endeavors of tribal entrepreneurs, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and commerce. People who made appropriate usage of the employment opportunities provided by the tribal entrepreneurs have attained significant food security. The PDS has significant role in ensuring the food security among the tribal people in the study area.

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