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.
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
Fresh From Farm To Plate: How A Think Tank In Bhubaneswar Is Creating New Space For Millets In Its Backyard
Produce Organically, process methodically, market strategically and consume carefully
How a Remote Bihar Village Ushered in an Organic Farming Revolution in Just 4 Yrs
"They also went through communication training, so that they can negotiate with the authorities without fear"
A quick survey of wheat diversity in India
Eating diversity and paying the farmer is a way all of us can contribute to agro-biodiversity conservation.
Millet farmers devise mechanism to counter Climate Change
Millets - our heritage crops - are highly nutritious and climate resilient. They ensure food, nutrition, fodder, ecological and livelihoods security.
Women conquer climate emergency in Marathwada
Sustainable and diversified agriculture is the only solution to stop deepening India’s agrarian crisis.