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Banni pastoralists see success in battle for survival
“After 10 years of use, a Nano car would go to Bhangarwala (mechanical waste collector) whereas Banni Buffalo will produce at least four new buffaloes,”
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मालधारियों से सीखना होगा (in Hindi)
आज जलवायु बदलाव के दौर में परंपरागत ज्ञान टिकाऊ विकास के लिए जरूरी हो गया है। इसमें मालधारियों की जीवनशैली मार्गदर्शक बन सकती है।
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Ladakh Diary: Changing Climate
“He who experiences the unity of life sees his own self in all beings, and all beings in his own self.” - Buddha
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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.
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Ploughing on
The NGO Kudumbam has focused on the development of the rural family and sustainable farming since its establishment in 1982
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Pastoralists protect Forest Landscapes
Both communities and forests need to co-exist to be sustainable, in the buffer area of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
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Gujarati women excel as breeders of camels and buffaloes
Herder Meera Bhen, from the Kutch region, is making history throughout India, as her idea of marketing camels' milk takes off