Estimation of Economic Loss of Agricultural Production and Livestock Population in Tamil Nadu due to Sago Industrial Pollution: A Case Study

Periyasamy, P. (2021). Estimation of Economic Loss of Agricultural Production and Livestock Population in Tamil Nadu due to Sago Industrial Pollution: A Case Study. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 4(2): 165-178. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.040212

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Periyasamy Samy

Kristu Jayanti College - Department of Economics

Date Written: June 2, 2021

Abstract

The study focuses on the economic loss of agricultural production and livestock population in Tamil Nadu due to sago industrial pollution. Primary data was obtained from 413 households. A larger number of sago processing industries in identified villages belonging to taluks, namely Salem, Mettur and Attur, were sampled to estimate the loss of agricultural production and livestock population. The outcome of the research recommends improving the health of the ecosystem and managing sago effluents.

Keywords: Agricultural Production; Livestock Population; Sago Industries; Negative Impact; Environmental Degradation

Suggested Citation

Samy, Periyasamy, Estimation of Economic Loss of Agricultural Production and Livestock Population in Tamil Nadu due to Sago Industrial Pollution: A Case Study (June 2, 2021). Periyasamy, P. (2021). Estimation of Economic Loss of Agricultural Production and Livestock Population in Tamil Nadu due to Sago Industrial Pollution: A Case Study. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 4(2): 165-178. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.040212, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3858422 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3858422

Periyasamy Samy (Contact Author)

Kristu Jayanti College - Department of Economics ( email )

India

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