Livelihoods

Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits

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.

Press Release – Bhoomi Adhikar Andolan – Farming Reforms Acts 2020

3 Farm Bills - passed as Laws - pose a serious threat to the food security of Indian citizens

Fruit bowl beats the lockdown

"I didn’t need anyone’s help to meet him (the District Collector). He listened patiently and advised remedial measures.”

She sells cow dung products but not milk to save India’s desi cows

Burning of cow dung logs is much less polluting than burning wood.

Reimagining Wellbeing: Villages opening spaces for Self-Governance

resisting mining ... and moving towards social, political, economic and ecological transformation

Invitation to join Vikalp Sutra

Open to organisations, institutions, government agencies, businesses, support groups, networks, and individuals

How a restoration project in Karnataka is helping revive ecology, community livelihood

... a powerful livelihood alternative, a win-win for the forest-dependent communities and the ecology of the area

People’s Parliament: Agrarian Crisis Deepened During COVID Pandemic

The house adopted a series of resolutions that will be tabled before parliamentarians in the run-up to the monsoon session

Tula: A Return to India’s Regenerative Cotton Roots

Tula has a policy of not exporting their fabric or clothing, despite many requests.