Chepangs are backward and an indigenous nationality of Nepal. They were using traditional way of agriculture
farming called khoriya- kheti commonly known as shifting cultivation. After the intervention of some
development agencies in Makwanpur, agroforestry plantation was started with an increasing trend. As a result
of agro- forestry product sale, some improvement in terms of income among Chepangs has been reported
by various organizations. This study is based on secondary data compiled through five Village Development
Committees (VDCs) of Makwanpur district. The main objective of this study is to analyze the situation of agroforestry
plantation, level of Chepang participation and to discuss various reasons behind poverty alleviation
among Chepangs. The study concludes that almost more than half of the Chepang community members are now
involved in agroforestry plantation. Banana and broom grass plantation has found favors due to the market
demands. Agroforestry plantation has visible impact over increase in income and mitigating the poverty.