The pastoral manure economy holds notable significance in the Deccan region of India, especially in areas where nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoralism is practised. Dung or manure is a vital natural resource, harnessed as a valuable organic fertiliser, enriching the soil and boosting agricultural productivity in an environmentally sustainable manner. In regions where soil fertility might be a challenge, the dung/manure economy offers a practical solution to enhance crop yields. Additionally, the efficient recycling of manure aligns with traditional ecological wisdom, highlighting the harmonious relationship between pastoral and agricultural communities, and the lands they inhabit.
To understand and study this economy, we seek to hire a researcher with a demonstrated ability to conduct exploratory research, organise and lead focus group discussions and visit multiple actors across the dung economy.
The primary focus of this project is to understand and visualise the scale and spread of pastoralism and the routes they take for their migration across the country. As no such data has been collected in the past, CfP is conducting an on-ground survey by interacting with the pastoral communities and collecting information regarding their migratory routes. The pilot of this project was conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Based on the learnings and experiences in Himachal Pradesh, the project has expanded to Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra and now Karnataka.
WWF-India and the Centre for Pastoralism (CfP) are co-leading this project in Ladakh. The focus of the project is to address the degradation of high-altitude rangelands in the Indian Trans-Himalayas, along with the associated impacts on biodiversity and livelihoods through a consultative process that arrives at a community-led response to these changing realities. To achieve this, we propose implementing a community-led vision and rangelands co-management model. Through the establishment of 'rangelands councils', pastoralist communities and key actors will come together to ensure effective and sustainable management of the rangelands. The ultimate goal of the project is to explore institutional means by which pastoralists might play a more effective role as responsible stewards of the rangelands, benefiting both people and nature.
The primary focus of these projects is to understand and visualise the scale and spread of pastoralism and acknowledge the factors responsible for the decision-making of pastoralists while migrating. As no such data has been collected in the past, CfP is conducting an on-ground survey by interacting with the pastoral communities and collecting information regarding their migratory routes and economies. The pilot of these projects was conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Based on the learnings and experiences in Himachal Pradesh, the projects have expanded to Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The collected data will be overlaid on various derived datasets from satellite imagery like terrain, vegetation, drainage patterns, climatic conditions etc. and other secondary data to understand the relation of pastoral activities with natural and human induced occurrences.
The primary focus of this project is to understand and visualise the scale and spread of pastoralism and the routes they take for their migration across the country. As no such data has been collected in the past, CfP is conducting an on-ground survey by interacting with the pastoral communities and collecting information regarding their migratory routes. The pilot of this project was conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Based on the learnings and experiences in Himachal Pradesh, the project has expanded to Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The collected data will be overlaid on various derived datasets from satellite imagery like terrain, vegetation, drainage patterns, climatic conditions etc. and other secondary data to understand the relation of pastoral activities with natural and human induced occurrences.
The primary focus of this project is to understand and visualise the scale and spread of pastoralism and the routes they take for their migration across the country. As no such data has been collected in the past, CfP is conducting an on-ground survey by interacting with the pastoral communities and collecting information regarding their migratory routes. The pilot of this project was conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Based on the learnings and experiences in Himachal Pradesh, the project has expanded to Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The collected data will be overlaid on various derived datasets from satellite imagery like terrain, vegetation, drainage patterns, climatic conditions etc. and other secondary data to understand the relation of pastoral activities with natural and human induced occurrences.
The primary focus of this project is to understand and visualise the scale and spread of pastoralism and the routes they take for their migration across the country. As no such data has been collected in the past, CfP is conducting an on-ground survey by interacting with the pastoral communities and collecting information regarding their migratory routes. The pilot of this project was conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Based on the learnings and experiences in Himachal Pradesh, the project has expanded to Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The collected data will be overlaid on various derived datasets from satellite imagery like terrain, vegetation, drainage patterns, climatic conditions etc. and other secondary data to understand the relation of pastoral activities with natural and human induced occurrences.
The 2-year study on grasslands and pastoralism in Mountain and Semi-arid Landscapes hopes to investigate the drivers and scale of sedentarisation among pastoralists, examining the effects of tree planting on carbon stocks and socio-economic impacts in rangelands, understanding pastoralists' decision-making processes and perceptions of environmental changes, and assessing the effects of grazers on rangeland dynamics. The project will involve field surveys, interviews with pastoralists, ecological assessments and data analysis to provide valuable insights for policy interventions and contribute towards knowledge on pastoral systems and ecologies.
The 2-year study on grasslands and pastoralism in Mountain and Semi-arid Landscapes hopes to investigate the drivers and scale of sedentarisation among pastoralists, examine the effects of tree planting on carbon stocks and socio-economic impacts in rangelands, understand pastoralists' decision-making processes and perceptions of environmental changes, and assess the effects of grazers on rangeland dynamics. The project will involve field surveys, interviews with pastoralists, ecological assessments and data analysis to provide valuable insights for policy interventions and contribute towards knowledge on pastoral systems and ecologies.
Centre for Pastoralism is looking for a coordinator for its indigenous wool (desi oon) textiles programme. The desi oon programme is structured around our work on textiles and more experimental work in using wool in building, automobile and packaging insulation. The work looks to collaborate with organisations across India in an attempt to revive the indigenous wool economy.
