Historically, there has been a close and
mutually nurturing relationship between the forests,
agriculture lands, pastures and grazing lands, and similarly
between the forest dwelling indigenous communities, settled
agriculturists and migratory pastoralists. The livestock
species and breeds that evolved in each region, are an
outcome of the dynamic interactions and relationship
of people, the natural resources, and their dependence
on each other for survival. The unfolding tragedy of
the divorce of livestock from agriculture and other natural
resources, forced upon the farmer due to irresponsible
public policy through the years, can be witnessed today
in every Indian village. It has impacted communities
in various ways, and consequently community strategies
to address the grave crises challenging their livelihood,
have been different.
Keeping this broad framework in mind,
Anthra has conscientiously chosen to work with different
agrarian communities who
rear livestock especially Adivasis (Indigenous Communities),
Dalits, Pastoralists other marginal and small farmers,
particularly women within these groups, so as to be constantly
engaged with them in developing goals and innovating
strategies to strengthen peoples livelihoods in this
fluid constantly
changing world.
Our Community based projects across the country namely
Strengthening Adivasi livelihoods. Supporting Dalit Livelihoods,
Supporting Pastoral Livelihoods and Ecological Agriculture
And Livestock Rearing for Small And Marginal Farmers
are efforts in this direction.
