An investigation for tuber crops based farming system studies under the project Tribal Sub Plan, AICRP on Tuber Crops was conducted with different components of farming conducted during the year 2012-13 to 2015-16 at two locations of Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. The Location-1 was Village: Gumiyapal, Tokapal Block, Bastar District, Chhattisgarh State (N 19áµ’ 07.181’ and E 81áµ’ 50.905’; 506 msl) and Location-2 was Village: Tatirash, Keshkal Block, Kondagaon District, Chhattisgarh State (N 19 ÌŠ 59.961' and E 081 ÌŠ 35.427'; 644 msl). The Socio-economic profiles of the farmers of both locations were recorded before and after intervention of the farming system studies. After the intervention of tuber crops based integrated farming system in the farmer’s field in Gumiyapal village, the farmers gross and net income increased to Rs 5,33,110/- and Rs 403720 ha-1, respectively. The increase in income was due to integration of tuber crops, fruit crops, fish, poultry and ducks along with cereals and pulses. The gross and net income increased 463 and 610% respectively after intervention of tuber crops based integrated farming system. The B: C ratio increased from 1.56 to 4.12. The employment generation increased from 199 to 261 man days. After the intervention of tuber crops based integrated farming system in the farmer’s field in Tatirash village, the farmers gross and net income increased to Rs 5,28,660/- and Rs 3,97,960/ha, respectively. The gross and net income increased 397 and 447% respectively after intervention of tuber crops based integrated farming system. The B: C ratio increased from 2.18 to 4.04. Under the farming system studies different crop component, animal component, fruit crops component has been tested at field of tribal farmers at village- Gumiyapal (Tokapal, Bastar) and Tatirash (Keshkal, Kondagaon). Under the crops component Amorphophallus/Zimikand given highest BC ratio 1: 3.35 followed by Dioscorea bulbifera (1:3.20) and Colocasia (Bunda) (1:2.75) as compare to other crops. The employment generation increased from 203 to 263 man days. However, more than additional employment, spread of employment through-out the year was attained in tuber crops based integrated farming system. Tuber crops based farming system is an integrated approach to farming as compared to monoculture. This model could increase land productivity, income of the farmers, balance nutrition, employment and sustainability of the farmer. This could be a model to attract and retain present generation farmers who are very migrating to urban areas. However, we need to frame policies to help the small farmers to diversify their activities towards both on-farm and off-farm activities for enhanced sustainability and productivity. The model developed has the potential to transform the tribal region of Chhattisgarh, especially the Bastar and Kondagaon districts.

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