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Communities revive traditional water springs
Women of Bajeena village are taking active role in managing water resources. With TERI’s support, besides their access to drinking water being improved, communities feel that the...
Learning from traditional social institutions
The traditional management of Mudiyanur tank provides an interesting example of a system of management that ensured fair distribution of water to the land of all households,...
The role of a local committee in changing times – Irrigation management in the Himalayas
The Trans-Himalayan region of Nepal is often referred to as the country’s desert. Water is a scarce resource that has traditionally been managed through local norms and...
Oases of productivity – A case of Small scale watershed development
Small scale watershed development is a viable way to improve degraded ecosystems, create diverse livelihood opportunities for rural people and build stable ecosystems. Aseema...
Editorial – Managing water for sustainable farming
There is an increasing recognition and concern that water as a scarce and vital natural resource needs to be carefully conserved, judiciously utilized and effectively managed....
Community Biodiversity Management (CBM) fund for sustainable rural finance
Community empowerment is a driving force to motivate rural people for conservation efforts. Access to knowledge and financial resources are basic requirements for the community...
Narayana Reddy – Timely credit is the key
Timely credit is the key Before 1970, in rural India, borrowing money was a shameful act. In 1971, I borrowed Rs. 5000 from a rich family from my neighbouring village as a...
Arecanut chain – adding value with lower environment impact
Arecanut (or Betel nut) plays an important and popular part in Asian culture, especially in India. Arecanut is a widely grown cash crop in the malnad belt (hill belt) of...