Community Management of Forests and Social Capital in Tribal and Non-Tribal Villages of Odisha

Abstract

The paper focuses on the creation of different forms of social capital in the context of CFM (Community Management of Forests) in tribal and non-tribal communities in Odisha using case study method. What is found is that CFM has made a substantial contribution to the building of social capital. On the front of bonding, bridging capital, close similarities are observed between the tribal and non-tribal villages. The extent of linking capital is slightly higher in tribal villages than non-tribal villages.