Livelihoods

Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits

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The search for dignified, ecologically sustainable and meaningful livelihoods and jobs is featured in this section. This includes the continuation and enhancement of fulfilling traditional occupations that communities choose to continue, including in agriculture, pastoralism, forestry, fisheries, crafts, and others in the primary economy. It also includes sustainable, dignified jobs in manufacturing and service sectors where producers and service-providers are in control of their destinies and revenues are equitably distributed.

The New Khadi March

A Khadi institution in Assam is a Gandhian by habit, occupation and commitment.

This Unique Mud Hotel Harvests Rain, Has No ACs & Runs on the Sun

"In the future, even if the building is being demolished, I wanted to ensure that the materials would become one with the earth again,” says Lokesh, Founder of Hotel Sunyata

The Art of Weaving in Lahaul’s Upper Valleys

Weaving as visual art that reflects stories about people, their communities, and their place in the universe. It symbolizes the value of creation, interconnectedness, and rejuvenation

Agnipankh Flamingo Point: Birdwatching as an alternative livelihood

Once ridiculed for wasting time watching birds, Sandip’s passion has now led many of his community members to follow his footsteps.

सतपुड़ा में किसानी से जुड़ा है मड़ई मेला (In Hindi)

मड़ई मेला संस्कृति आपस में जोड़ती हैं, एक दूसरे की मदद करने की परंपराएं सिखाती हैं। यह खेती-किसानी से भी जुड़ी है।

Can mahua seeds provide Adivasis a reliable livelihood? 

Mahua seed harvesting practices of the tribals are non-invasive & can promote conservation.

Decoding Politics: Of, in, about Food

A woman farmer teaching the politics of food to city-based college students and village-based organic farmers.

Sowing Seeds of Ecocentrism

Journey of Jeewika as she sets up safe spaces to converse about wellness, food, societal constructs and the world within.  

The Commons of Dantewada

Building a resilient and self-reliant community in Dantewada by connecting organic farmers to markets.