This research report details out livelihood scopes for people engaged in cashew production and marketing in Chhattisgarh, India. Cashew sector is decaying gradually in the state in terms of its scope of production, skilled persons involved in the sector, its marketing and profitability. The study has described in details these areas as well as appropriate recommendations to solve sector wise problems. The report will be very useful for people engaged in cashew production & marketing, academic forums and policy decisions.