This chapter examines the bamboo-based livelihoods of the tribal artisans of Tripura and studies entrepreneurship, through the perspective of innovative small and medium enterprises, as a way to achieve sustainable development. Under a cluster-based approach of the Tripura Bamboo Mission, this chapter intends to understand how tribal entrepreneur’s belief in sustainability motivates them to develop and enhance livelihood opportunities. It is in addressing this basic question of an entrepreneur’s ‘drive’ in achieving sustainable livelihood that the development goals are met.

Young People Making It Work: Continuity and Change in Rural Places, by Hernan Cuervo and Johanna Wyn, Carlton, Victoria: Melbourne University Publishing, 2012. 208 pages, $29.50 (paper). ISBN: 9780522860979.

Young People Making It Work: Continuity and Change in Rural Places, by Hernan Cuervo and Johanna Wyn, Carlton, Victoria: Melbourne University Publishing, 2012. 208 pages, $29.50 (paper). ISBN: 9780522860979.

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‘Hand’ Made in India: Tribal Sustainopreneurs of Change and Prosperity