This study investigates the income generation dynamics among tribal communities in Chandel District of Manipur, India. Conducted over a seven-month period from August 2019 to February 2020, the research employs cross-sectional and community-based methodologies. Utilizing multiple regression analysis, the study identifies key determinants of income generation, including educational status, road connectivity, family size, government employment, agricultural land ownership, and family structure. The findings provide crucial baseline information for understanding economic development within the studied population