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.

A farm where native wisdom is fully at work

His “unscientific’ innovations have impressed veterinarians so much that they have come to recommend them for others.

A Farm of Hope and New Ideas in Rural Odisha

... provides an alternative to escape from current crisis-ridden and ecologically harmful farming practices creating serious health problems.

ACT one: Anti-dam, pro-people

"... We should also start coming up with new ideas, showing alternatives (to livelihood).”

Small Sustainability Initiative changes women’s lives in a big way

The transition to organic farming has allowed people to save Rs. 400 every season. The quality of soil has also improved.

Survivors of Sex Trafficking Fashion Jewellery For A Living

Survivors of sex trafficking learn the skill of creating fashion jewellery, making a mark among international and Indian buyers.

The dyers of Kotpad

Kotpad brick reds are among the most beautiful organically dyed reds in Indian handlooms

मजदूरों के संघर्ष ने बोये उम्मीद के बीज (in Hindi)

जो ग्रामीण रोजगार के काम हो रहे हैं, जनता के समक्ष पूरी जानकारी रखी जाए - यहीं से सूचना के अधिकार की शुरूआत हुई।

The Handmade Symposium

Part of the shift towards lesser dependence on machine technology - a planned, self-motivated and civilized way of rebuilding the current system.

The sustainable sandhai

The sandhai was a watering hole for people of all age groups to mingle and understand the importance and advantages of a more natural lifestyle.