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.

मजदूरों की अनूठी जनसुनवाई (in Hindi)

जनसुनवाई भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ और लोगों के अधिकारों की रक्षा करने में मददगार साबित हुई है

Usharmukti project: A confluence of institutions for rejuvenating rivers

The efforts of the villagers in planning, executing, and monitoring the watershed plans are being facilitated by three institutions.

Revel in the beauty and grandeur of Kutch, at this four day exhibition in Delhi

Desi Oon presented by Khamir, runs at Bikaner House, Delhi from January 10-13, 2020

Lessons from the Earth

A 22 year old quit formal education in the middle of his 12th grade in order to pursue his passion for organic farming

No fertilisers, no pesticides, this Karnataka farmer uses only solar energy

Over 300 horticulture trees and timber trees in his farm prevent raindrops from directly falling and checking soil erosion.

Nallamala Chenchus go for millet crops

The three-years-old foxtail millet seeds could suffice to yield a crop for domestic consumption.

An initiative to make native rice, vegetable varieties available to urban consumers

Helping farmers cultivating native varieties to get better prices for their produce by making it available to the greater public

Mission Shakti Mela:Traditional snacks turn heads

To enable rural and urban women producers to showcase their products, develop market linkage and refine their produce.

Forest Rights Act and Conservation in Korchi

The Forest Rights Act has changed the lives of hundreds of people, helping them to protect their forests and increase their incomes