Herd on the Move: The Story of Pastoralists ( English)
Channel: SELCO Foundation
Date: 2024-02-15

Rajasthan's arid landscape is home to skilled pastoralists like the Raikas, Gujjars and many more. For generations, they've navigated harsh conditions, leading camels, goats, and sheep across vast distances in search of grazing. Their deep understanding of desert ecosystems ensures their herds thrive, providing milk, wool and other valuable products. Their cultural identity is deeply intertwined with camels, reflecting in vibrant songs, stories, and festivals. With climate change and development pressures threatening their traditional way of life, it promptly calls for safeguarding their vital role in the desert's ecological and cultural balance. The desert sun has a vital role to play! 

This year we commemorate the UN International Year of Camelids 2024 and celebrate these resilient communities with Desert Resource Centre, Bahula Naturals, Samakhya Sustainable Alternatives, Urmul Seemant Samiti, Unnati and Foundation For Ecological Security (FES).

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