International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Jayalakshmi DR, Dr. Veena Chandawari and Dr. DA Nithyashree

abstract
In Karnataka Banjara are well known as Lambani/Lambadi. They are originally from Afghanistan before settling in Rajasthan and other parts of India. They normally live in tandas (Tanda is an area where Lambani caste people reside exclusively). The occupation and their livelihood is dependent on the geographical locations of the settlements and the weather conditions. The occupation of Lambani people have been changing time to time. The present study was conducted during 2017-18 to understand the livelihood status of Lambanis in Kalghatgi taluk of Dharwad district and Davangere taluk of Davangere district. Totally 120 Lambani women were selected based on the equal random sampling method. The data was collected by using pre-tested interview schedule. Majority of the beneficiaries were landless, Most of them were illiterates and had medium level of mass media contact The reason behind this they stay out from the villages like remote areas.They may be they remain backward due to traditional values, illiteracy, superstitions and many other social and cultural factors.