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).

This Association will take up various issues relating to gobas, to help strengthen their role for the benefit of Ladakhi society as a whole.

The goba system is still highly relevant for Ladakhi society and people have laid out recommendations for its continuation.

Encouraging the UT Administration and the Hill Council, along with Ladakhi society, to recognise and strengthen the goba (or nambardar) system.

Empowerment of villagers to govern and manage local natural resources can sustain economies!

Forest based Villages have set an example by sustainably securing food, nutrition and livelihoods from their surroundings.

Empowerment of villagers to govern and manage local natural resources can sustain economies!

Empowerment of villagers to govern and manage local natural resources can sustain economies!

ग्रामवासियों का स्थानीय प्राकृतिक संसाधनों पर अधिकार, उनके आर्थिक सशक्तिकरण को बढाता है