Integrating Human Resource Innovation For Sustainable Bioresource-Based Enterprises: A Review Of Global Practices And Tribal Community Experiences In India

Abstract

Sustainable bioresource enterprises are a keyway to promote inclusive growth, ecological resilience, and rural empowerment. In areas where forestry, non-timber forest products (NTFPs), agriculture, and herbal medicine are the main ways people make a living, the success of these businesses depends a lot on the people who work for them. This review critically analyzes global practices in human resource (HR) innovation and situates them within the tribal and rural communities of India. The results show that HR innovations like personalized skill development, organizational empowerment, integrating indigenous knowledge, and ICT-enabled training are key factors in making businesses sustainable and competitive. Community forestry in Nepal, cooperative NTFP ventures in Latin America, and women-led value chains in Africa are all examples from around the world that show how investing in people's skills can improve both their lives and the management of natural resources. The Van Dhan Vikas Yojana and Gram Mooligai are two examples of community-owned businesses in India that show how structured training, cooperative governance, and knowledge co-creation have turned tribal households from resource gatherers into entrepreneurs. Comparative evidence shows that income generation, market access, gender inclusion, and biodiversity stewardship have all gotten better. But there are still problems, such as low literacy rates, poor infrastructure, limited access to financial services, and the need for long-term support from institutions. The review contends that sustainable HR innovation not only enhances organizational performance but also fortifies socio-cultural identity and resilience in marginalized areas. It concludes that scaling up such models necessitates policy alignment, enhanced financial frameworks, and the acknowledgment of indigenous knowledge as a valid foundation of innovation. Rural bioresource businesses can connect economic growth with social justice and environmental sustainability by putting people first as agents of change.