camel milk
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Reviving the Thar Desert’s Camel Culture
Protecting the camel is synonymous to protecting its habitat—large, open, desert areas used by villages as commons
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Camel milk inspires hope for herders
The increased income has led to reverse migration in several villages of Kutch and the rearers are also increasing their stocks.
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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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Can Camel Milk Save India’s Nomadic Raikas?
Emerging markets for milk could revive camel herders' fortunes.
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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