ABSTRACT The present study aimed at exploring the subject of livelihood opportunities and challenges to Gond tribes in Gondia district of Maharashtra. Furthermore it sought to examine the socio-economic conditions of Gond tribes in same region. The study followed mixed research with both quantitative and qualitative methodologies using semi-structured interview, interview to key stake holders and non-participatory observation. Data for study was collected through closed ended as well as open ended
Introduction Livelihood is the important concept to understand about the different type of factors which are affecting people 's day to day life particularly those are living in vulnerable condition in our society. For tribal development, improvement of their livelihood practices several Government agencies and NGO 's are working in our country and also in Maharashtra. But today also most of tribal communities in our country live with low income, problem facing in income generation and becoming