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Publications
Kullu Call
For the Recognition of the Importance of Common Pool Resources (CPRs) and Pastoralism for India’s Livestock Sector
SHAPING POLICIES
RLNs’ Vision Document to Support Socially and Ecologically Sustainable Livestock Development in India’s Rain-fed Areas
Fading Lifestyle, Shrinking Commons
A Photo Feature
Pastoralism in India: the Warp and the Weft
Pastoralism – an old dynamic production system prevalent throughout the world – is economically productive and ecologically sustainable and uses variability in a positive way.
Improving Animal Health Services
Understanding morbidity and mortality losses due to diseases in livestock from five Indian states. A farmer’s perspective
Halari Donkey – Majestic Donkey Breed from Gujarat
The Halari Donkey derives its name from the word Halar, a region in the current-day Jamnagar District of Gujarat, Western India.
TRADITIONAL LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES in the states of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Socio-cultural document of NARI CATTLE BREEDERS
The North Gujarat Region with the Aravalis Landscape (NGR-AL) is one of the major pastoral regions of the state. Pastoral communities, largely, keep Nari Cattle and graze their livestock in common lands that are the second largest extent of forested area in Gujarat state.
Pastoral Breeds of India
Pastoral communities often move large distances in search of forage for their livestock. Not surprisingly, livestock that are bred and managed by pastoralists are characterized by their capacity to walk long distances and their ability to utilize the naturally available bio-mass of a variety of eco-systems.
Beyond Protected Areas: Biodiversity Conservation in Surendranagar Commons
Predators and Pastoralists:
Towards Coexistence in Gujarat’s Grasslands
A White Paper on Conflict Dynamics and Community-Led Conservation in Surendranagar
Harnessing Traditional Knowledge for Circular Livestock, Environmental Resilience and Its Perspectives from Odisha, India
Biocultural Community Protocols
The Maldharis of Banni
Biocultural Community Protocol
Camel Breeders of Rajasthan
Biocultural Community Protocol
Community protocols for pastoralists and livestock keepers
Guide to Claiming rights under the Convention on Biological Diversity
Position Papers
Position Paper 2010
Better Access to Markets: Strengthening Economic Incentives that Benefit Poor Livestock Keeper, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Breed Development and Promotion: Conserving India’s Indigenous Livestock Breeds, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Livestock and Commons: Asserting Rights of the Livestock Herder and Revitalising the Commons, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Strengthening Livestock Healthcare Services: Rejuvenating and Developing Livestock Healthcare Systems, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Strengthening Backyard Poultry: Financial and Nutritional Security for Poor Households, 2010
Policy Briefs
The Commons
Foundation for India’s Livestock Economy
Indigenous Backyard Poultry
Lucrative Livelihoods for Small, Marginal and Landless Women Farmers
Pastoralism
The Invisible Power behind India’s Livestock Economy
Reducing Losses due to Livestock Disease
Towards Doubling Incomes of Livestock Owners
Impact of Prophylactic Vaccination in Cattle
Diseases reduce animals’ production
From Beast of Burden to Dairy Animal
Transforming Donkey Husbandry
Study Reports
Ajmer Meat Market Study Report
Exploring dynamics of small ruminant meat market Abetting livestock keepers: findings from Ajmer, Rajasthan
Common Land & Poor Livestock Keepers
Experiences from Common Land Development in the States of Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh in India
Karnataka Meat Market Study Report
Micro-level study of the village level animal markets with particular reference to small ruminants
Livestock and Commons
Policy Perspectives for Rainfed regions of India
- Compilation report on Market access on Livestock products (coming soon)
- Documentation of Scaled up BYP model in Rural Karnataka through community innovations ( coming soon)
Videos
The Nomads that feed us
Camel Charisma
Recognising Customary Rights
Ladakh Pashmina
Desi oon
Katchaikatti Black Sheep
Karayal (Kachchh)
Dahar (Kachchh)
How an ancient pastoral practice is boosting soil fertility in Tamil Nadu
Home to Dhangar and Deccani sheep, Saswad’s grasslands face an uphill battle for survival
The lost shepherds’ of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh | The Gaddi tribe
Gaddi | Bharat Ek Khoj Episode 5 | The Shepherds Of Himachal Pradesh
ORAN – The Story of Rajasthan’s Sacred Groves
How Kharnak Nomads spend their Winters with THOUSANDS of Sheep & Goats
A Shepherd’s Journey
Pastoral Commons – Ilse Köhler-Rollefson
The Water Warrior – Laxman Singh
Banni ko Banni Rahne do Part 1
Banni ko Banni Rahne do Part 2
Living Lightly
Gujjaran Go Kaarj: A Living Lightly Utsav and Exhibition
Is pastoralism economically viable?
Why India’s Thar Desert is turning green
Documentary on Nomads of Halar
How rising heat affects the nomadic Raikas: Walking Against the Heat
Life of Rajasthan’s Last Camel Herders – “Camels are our Children!”
Raika Women Speak – Articulation from four villages around Kumbhalgarh
This is how nomadic farmers live (TED ED)
Gattu: Walking with the herd
Pasture Trails
खराई ऊंट | Camels of the sea: the Kharai in Gujarat
Sturdy cattle that sustain fragile communities
Poda Thurupu – The Cattle of Telangana
Pastoralists in Kachchh, Gujarat: The wool is like gold to us but we have to throw it
Savla Pir Fair in Lakhapat, Kachchh
Gaolao cattle Conservation (Wardha, Maharashtra)
जल्लीकट्टु के खूंखार सांडों को पालने वाले बच्चे
How are yak herders threatened by climate change?
How Yaks Help FEED the Remote Villages of Zanskar
How Yaks Help a Village Stay Warm – The Untold Story of ‘Yak Shing’
In the Himalayas alongside the last nomadic yak-breeding peoples
Wild Yak Documentary | The Beast That Conquers the Himalayas
How Pashmina/Cashmere Wool is Produced
MITHUN: The Lifeline of Pangsha village
How India lost its finest Banni grasslands to an exotic species called Prosopis Juliflora
How can traditional sheep wool rearing protect Himachal’s pristine grasslands?