
Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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This section relates to initiatives that promote the principles of ecological integrity and limits. These are initiatives which envision models of decentralized conservation of land, water and biodiversity, based on a respect for both local and modern knowledge, and considering environment as an integral part of life and work. It also highlight attempts at linking livelihoods to ecological regeneration and restoration at local and landscape level. It will feature innovative attempts to deal with problems of pollution and waste. Overall, this section will try to work towards an understanding of the ecosystem which includes sociological, historical and geographical considerations while deciding on the path that local urban/ rural communities and the larger society take towards well-being.

How environmentalist Jibi Pulu is using ecotourism to turn Mishmi tribe conservationists
“For centuries, the indigenous people have been living in harmony with nature. In our culture, we do hunt but for our sustenance and we do not sell meat,” he says.

Elopa and Etugu villagers declare ancestral land as community conserved area
The state government is working with the Centre on a legal framework to allow the state’s tribal communities to gain legal land rights over their customary land.

At 89 & 71, Amazing Grandmas Run a Gorgeous, Successful Farm Stay With Fresh Food
To bring back the greenery by developing a food forest, harvesting crops and building a farm stay for their guests

The architect leading restoration of Telangana’s historic stepwells
In Telangana, home to over 500 stepwells, Kalpana, along with her community works to build self-reliance by connecting to the water source and replenishing it.

Revival of old irrigation tanks will work wonders: expert
Telangana sits on a treasure trove of thousands of old irrigation tanks which if revived can support cultivation

How One Man’s Conviction Put Jibhi Valley on the World Tourism Map
Jibhi Valley's first homestay paves the way for eco-tourism showing that it's possible to build sustainable livelihoods without harming nature

Indigenous Food: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient For Sustainability
Consumption of uncultivated foods in rural communities could help achieve food security and nutritionally diverse, sustainable diets!

Samarpanam: Offerings for a Resilient Community
Samarapanam started as a simple store in a small room in a house, sourcing produce from a few nearby farmers - a community activity and a social responsibility.

Meet the Water Warrior, Laxman Singh, Who Invented a New Method of Water Conservation
"The Chauka system is designed to hold a nine-inch water level, spread over a field. The moisture is reused by draining, to plant forests or to grow crops,”