In Central India the Korku tribe has a large store of environmental knowledge which they use as a guide for their interaction with natural resources. This knowledge of local plant species, wildlife behavior, and natural cycles is what they have built up over generations. What we see in them is a…

Rathwa’s of Gujarat being part of deep ecological cycles, have that traditional practice of shifting cultivation for enhancing biodiversity and soil nurturing. They are growing several crops like maize, millet, pulses and others, and consciously try and use mainly indigenous varieties since this…

There are various theories, among the Jammu and Kashmir Gujjars, about their origin. Some consider them to be immigrants who came through various routes to India and others consider them to be indigenous. The word Gujjar means different things to different people, some say, coming from the Persian…

The Galo tribe uses traditional fishing methods like Lipum, involving stones and boulders to create fish shelters. This sustainable technique ensures fish populations remain stable, reflecting their deep understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

The Nyishi actively protect forests and conserve biodiversity through sustainable use. They gather medicinal plants using methods that prevent depletion and respect sacred spaces within forests. Taboo-based restrictions on certain trees and areas prevent ecological harm, reinforcing their role as…

The Galo tribe uses traditional fishing methods like Lipum, involving stones and boulders to create fish shelters. This sustainable technique ensures fish populations remain stable, reflecting their deep understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

The Nyishi people practice jhoom cultivation in the hills that have further been left bare for soil recuperation and control against soil erosion. This method built up a bio-diversity area, such as millet and maize cultivation, between seasonal variations. Their practices depict the deep ecological…

The Apatani have traditionally used a cultivation system known as paddy-cum-fish, by which rice and fish are cultivated together in fields with stepped levels. The symbiotic method increases soil fertility and provides less substance input into the system for more of the final products - both crops…

Being generations old, the ecological knowledge of the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is sustainable through traditional agricultural systems, forest management, and the conservation of biodiversity-facilitated living by harmonizing with nature.

Possessing the rich traditions of ecology knowledge, the Kotwalia community of Gujarat has a very sustainable bamboo culture. Such knowledge includes not only craft but also stewardship of the environment because bamboo is a fast-growing renewable resource that is not replanted after harvesting.…