Drought although occurs as a natural phenomenon, human interventions also induce droughts, increasing the vulnerability of the poor in the semi arid regions. Watershed...
Collective action to reduce land degradation
In many natural environments that are being modified by human activity there is scope for linking conservation and livelihoods to benefit from each other. An approach that seeks...
Disseminating traditional seed storage practices through people’s participation
Seed is the bedrock of a sustainable farming system backed up by the richness of soil and water. The secret of a successful harvest lies in the synergy created by the interaction...
Policies and rural realities
Since ages, rural communities all over the world were practicing most of the professions, including agriculture, gained from the experiences of their ancestors, without much...
Rural energy transitions – a successful case of community participation
Rakesh Prasad Biomass, such as fuelwood, agricultural residues and dung cakes, is still the dominant source of fuel and contributes 90% of total cooking energy in rural India...
