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.

Near border standoff, a village opens its homes to a new future

Homestay is not a standalone concept, but is tied in with community-based tourism. Villagers have become more self-reliant.

Forest Conservation and Management in Pachgaon

A small village called Pachgaon, in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra has done commendable work on forest management and livelihood generation.

How a Kerala Farmer Facilitation Centre Is Ensuring Direct Marketing

The Farmer Facilitation Centre provides scientific information on crop management, etc. and a venue for marketing produce directly at prices that farmers decide upon.

The colour of the skin

Don’t rinse away the skin of your dals. Not only do they add texture and health to your food but also help small farmers

A Gandhian in Nagaland

The story of an extraordinary woman from an Ao Naga village who embraced Gandhian thought in the charged 1950s

Women labour in drought-hit Karnataka on a mission to revive water bodies

Women across Karnataka, in districts like Mandya, Gulbarga and Kolar, are taking the drought head-on by toiling to revive water bodies themselves.

How a CA and Lecturer Duo Are Now Transforming This Karnataka Village by Helping Farmers

What started as a family’s aspiration towards a rustic homestead has gradually evolved into a community farming initiative in a village.

Women artisans of Thar Desert overcome adversity through embroidery

Undeterred by displacement and resettled in the unforgiving Thar Desert, women now have used their skills of traditional embroidery to earn a livelihood

Back to the aboriginal

What does sustainable living with minimal money look like? Especially after you settle to live on a tenth of your last pay cheque?