Pastoralism is a way of life for people living in Loj-nathusar village. Located at a distance of 50 kms from Alwar town in Rajasthan this small village comprising of 30...
Conserving Orans for sustainable livelihoods
Orans are a source of food fodder, water and fuel to the livestock communities living in the foothills of Aravallis. Local communities, with the support of KRAPAVIS, an NGO...
Influencing policy for revival of Oran lands
Aman Singh Oran or Devbani are the common preserved sections of forests protected in the name of some god or goddess by the villages and managed by communities. In Rajasthan,...
Oran – A traditional biodiversity management system in Rajasthan
Aman Singh & Pratibha Sisodia "Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan" (KRAPAVIS} has been assisting in rehabilitating the poor rural and tribal communities within...