For young people in Van Gujjar and Himalayan village communities, land rights are closely connected to forests, seasonal migration, grazing routes, water…
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The economic value of non-timber forest products
Forests provide far more than timber. Across the Himalayan foothills, households depend on edible plants, medicinal herbs, fodder, fuelwood, fibres, resins,…
Building dialogue with government for indigenous rights
For Van Gujjar and Himalayan village communities, government engagement can shape access to forests, grazing routes, education, health services, identity…
Capturing Van Gujjar life through SOPHIA’s photo archive
A photograph can preserve details that formal reports often miss: the rhythm of pastoral work, the design of a temporary settlement, the relationship between…
Keeping Migrating Herds Healthy Across Mountain Routes
For Van Gujjar and other pastoral communities, seasonal migration is central to livelihood, culture, and food security. Herds travel between forest landscapes,…
How Climate Shifts Are Altering Migration Patterns
Across the Himalayan foothills, seasonal movement has long connected pastoral communities with forests, grasslands, villages, and markets. For Van Gujjar…
The Art of Making Traditional Van Gujjar Cheese
For Van Gujjar communities, buffalo milk is more than a food ingredient. It supports household nutrition, seasonal mobility, cultural identity, and income from…
From buffalo dung to biogas: sustainable energy solutions
Across Himalayan villages and pastoral settlements, buffalo dung is often viewed as a daily by-product of animal husbandry. With the right system, it can…
Understanding the Forest Rights Act 2006: A Community Guide
The Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA) recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling communities whose lives, livelihoods, culture, and traditions are connected to…
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