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.

Learning from Dalit Women fighting for land rights in Punjab

Solidarity brought a renewed sense of hope around the future of agriculture and autonomy of farmers in the region

Transformations – Wellbeing

In Korchi taluka, villages are moving towards transformation in multiple spheres, and are re-defining development and wellbeing

Farm to Systems – Where is our measuring tape?

Measuring the impacts of agro-ecology, farmers realize the various benefits of diversifying their farm enterprises.

Reviving the Thar Desert’s Camel Culture

Protecting the camel is synonymous to protecting its habitat—large, open, desert areas used by villages as commons

A group of women protect Sindhudurg’s mangroves through ecotourism

Demonstrating a model of mangrove ecotourism, they have also encouraged other groups of women to adopt similar ventures.

Handmade collective goes online

... to help farmers, weavers, spinners and dyers, who are all part of the cotton value chain and were affected by the pandemic

Lakshadweep first UT to become 100% organic

"... 100 million coconuts produced from this territory and value added products made from them will get a premium status and price,”

After Sikkim, Lakshadweep set to turn 100% organic

According to the requirement of organic certification, no genetically modified organism is allowed to be used in the entire territory.

Govt expands scope of PM-KUSUM for harnessing solar energy by farmers

Solar projects smaller than 500 kW may be allowed by states based on techno-commercial feasibility