How Sarmoli became a poster child of ecotourism in Uttarakhand
The core of this women-led enterprise was designed around village forest commons (known as Van Panchayats).
NGO Uses Bamboo Products To End Village’s Agrarian Crisis, Uplift 200 Artisans
Bamboo is good for the environment, as it helps preserve soil, grows fast, and is termite-resistant. It is the green gold material of the 21st century,” says Sivaranjan
Huts of knowledge: These tribal women in Odisha teach their next generation about forests through ‘kutir’ meetings
Apart from sharing traditional knowledge, the women at these meetings also spread awareness on ownership rights
Statement and Appeal on Ladakh’s Constitutional Status
We strongly support the demand by the people of Ladakh, that the Government of India include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and accord it statehood
Rethinking participation
A reflection on the prospects and potential for communities and their natural resources in the light of their own traditions, inner character and the forces impinging upon them.
Pandemic Resilience in Urban India
Examples, lessons, and specific recommendations for communities, civil society organisations, and government agencies.
The Guardians of Life
Testimonies of communities resisting and reconstructing, the beauty in struggle, resilience and strength found in being fully alive in troubled times.
The Goba of Ladakh: Report
This study focuses on documenting the present status of the traditional governance system of Ladakhi villages, with a focus on the goba (or lambardar/nambardar).
Agnipankh Flamingo Point: Birdwatching as an alternative livelihood
Once ridiculed for wasting time watching birds, Sandip’s passion has now led many of his community members to follow his footsteps.