“Every water body from the past should be treated as a heritage body.”

With committed citizen groups working with the local government it is possible to preserve heritage and be water sufficient.

Participants were judged on their ability to cut grass without harming other plants, and on their knowledge of the forest.

आदिवासी गाॅवों में हमने चौदह वर्ष लगभग कैशलेस तरीके से बिताये। सच में बिना कैश के। चूल्हा भी औरतें खुद ही बना लेती थीं। खाना हाथ से ही होता था।

The common thread that weaves different religious groups is culture - diverse and inclusive culture.

A grass cutting contest where each contestant is judged on her speed and skill at grass cutting and her knowledge about the forest and cattle.

They have played a pivotal role in conservation of seven mangrove species

The diversity and independence of water management in Konkan is remarkable ... where communities own, maintain and manage their own water.

It is heartening that despite prevailing conflicts, Adivasi people of Bastar care for their own forests and are helping other states enrich theirs.