Does the availability and utilization of natural resources ensure development of the rural people of Nagaland? A study with special reference to Longleng District of Nagaland

Forest resources represent the richest natural resources in our country. The present study was undertaken in order to understand the variable forest resources that contribute to the people and how they utilize, conserve and preserve the resources available in the district. The research was conducted at different range of Longleng district with the aim to find out the conserve and management of forest resources and how they contribute for the economic development of the region for their livelihood through forest resources and forest product. For the purpose of study 24 respondents were selected by dividing the District into North and South Block and selected 3 villages from North and South area i.e., 6 villages, of this 4 person was selected randomly from each village to represent the entire district. The analysis has been made with a view to address the problem of rural people of Nagaland with special reference to Longleng district of Phom Naga.