National

• Anthra has initiated an informal network of NGO’s / CBOs/ interested individuals/scientists for joint learning and perspective building on Livestock production and Dry land agriculture. The networking efforts reaches out to over 80 NGOs and Community Organisations across India in the states of Andhra Pradesh,Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu. The network provides space for organizations to share and learn from farmers, pastoralists, adivasis and scientists/researchers as also their own practice.

• Anthra is a Life Member of the Indian Association of Womens studies: We actively participate in its activities and share our work and experience on women,livestock and livelihood issues with a wide network of women scientists, academics, researchers, activists and grassroot organizations. The Association organizes regional level meetings each year, as also meets once every two years at the National level. Anthra has been able to carry the debate to an entirely different forum.

• Jivika: Anthra is an active and regular member of this livelihoods network, which operates as an e-network.