International Journal of Business Management & Research - Volumes & Issues - Volume 15: June 2025, Issue 1

Fostering Self-Sufficiency And Environmental Sustainability- A Community Organization Model From Mundoor, Palakkad.

  • Published: July 2025
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Authors

Dr. P. Nathiya and Lisha M. L.

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Keywords

Self-Sufficiency, Environmental Sustainability, Community Organization, Terrace Farming, Green Social Work.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in food supply chains and underscored the need for local self-reliance. This revised study examines how community organization around small-scale terrace and backyard farming can foster both self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability in Mundoor, Palakkad. Grounded in Green Social Work principles, the paper integrates recent scholarship (2020-2024), refines objectives to align with the title, and employs a mixed-methods design to assess attitudes, resource constraints, and ecological outcomes. Findings indicate that structured community forums boost household food security by 45% and improve perceptions of environmental stewardship. Recommendations include scaling up technical training, formalizing micro-enterprises, and establishing a community-led monitoring framework

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International Journal of Business Management & Research

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2249-2143

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Bi-Annually

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