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.

Engineer-Turned-Farmer Harnesses Wind, Solar Energy; 450 Entrepreneurs

... the winds were good between May and October, while in the remaining months the sunlight was strong,

School Education Through Work & Action : What Might it Mean Today ?

A RURAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM that is ACTIVITY-BASED, ENJOYABLE, MEANINGFUL and RELEVANT

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,”