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.

The Retyrement Plan : Using waste materials for crafting furniture

Furniture ranges from sofa sets to swings to independent stools and living room sets. The products are vibrantly colourful and sturdy to use.

Placing faith in the farmer

A conversation on Community Supported Agriculture with Ashwin Paranjpe of Gorus Organic Farming Association

Tamil Nadu farmers float club to produce organic vegetables

These farmers have realised that time has come to change their farming practices. "We have started learning modern organic farming methods."

Saving the Hornbill

Roped in by a researcher, the Kadar tribe of Kerala helped save the critically threatened Hornbills of Thrissur district.

The Devalsari Story Unfolds

... to provide an alternate livelihood, in order to incentivize conservation of flora and fauna, is at the heart of the strategy!

Eco Femme : Cut from a different cloth

This Auroville-based company makes reusable sanitary napkins from cloth, which are both environment-friendly and cheaper

Uger: New beginnings in sustainable, safe, and dignified menstruation

Uger, a grassroots enterprise, is helping Indian women understand why they need to look beyond the disposable pad.

Experiencing the Banni through Hodka

Shaam-e-Sarhad is a small enterprise, promoting niche tourism as opposed to mass tourism that focuses on the heritage of the Banni area.

Kharai camels to get protection as endangered species

Recognition for Kutch's 'swimming camels', as a separate breed, will also illuminate the life of the Maaldhari community whose livelihood is intertwined with the camel's.