📄 Abstract
The present study focuses on the socio-economic conditions and general well-being of tribal senior citizens. This study aims to identify the living standards, sources of livelihood, general health condition, level of social support, and the role of welfare schemes for the elderly tribal population. The descriptive survey method was adopted for the study. The sample size of the study was 200 tribal senior citizens aged 60 years and above. These respondents were randomly selected from the Sepahijala and Khowai districts of Tripura. Both primary and secondary data were considered to elicit the required information. The primary data were collected through personal interviews, whereas secondary data were gathered from books, research articles, journals, and official reports. The study revealed that for the tribal senior citizens, agriculture is the primary source of livelihood, while others depend on government jobs and family members for financial stability. The majority of the respondents had a low monthly income, which was insufficient for their livelihood. Most of them have health insurance, but some respondents reported having problems while availing medical treatment. In addition, it was found that the family members of the respondents provide them with essential care and emotional support, and all of them experience respect from their family members. Nevertheless, the respondents reported experiencing loneliness, lack of socialization, and multiple physical health issues. This study concluded with recommendations to enhance the health, financial, and social well-being of the elderly tribal population. Moreover, the importance of family support and community participation was emphasized to ensure a positive and socially active life for senior citizens.
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📚 How to Cite:
Dr. Rajib Malakar, Abinash Das , SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND WELL-BEING OF TRIBAL SENIOR CITIZENS IN TRIPURA , Volume 12 , Issue 10, October 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , Pages: 6 - 10 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra29104