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Sustainable resource use and Forest Conservation by the Kaani indigenous community of Kanyakumari forest in the Western Ghats – Tamil Nadu
Courtesy Davidson Sargunam 17 August 2016 The Kaani indigenous people live in 48 Settlements in the deep jungles, forests and hills of Kanyakumari in the biological Hot spot of the Western Ghats in India. The district receives two Monsoons and maintains … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Assimilation, Bees and honey, Childhood, Customs, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Forest Rights Act (FRA), Government of India, Health and nutrition, Homes and utensils, Modernity, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Rural poverty, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Tiger, Trees, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women, Worship and rituals
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Revisiting India’s reservoir of knowledge traditions: The creative sector seen as as an organic agency for human development and sustainability
Sharada Ramanathan, The Hindu, June 5, 2012 India must pay more attention to its creative industries not just for the profits they generate but as enablers of sustainable human development The Copyright Act (Amendment) Bill, 2012 passed recently by Parliament, is … Continue reading
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Benefits of community screenings: Award-winning documentary “Have you seen the Arana” – Kerala
Report on community screenings (2013-14) A trial series of community screenings coordinated by FERNS took place in collaboration with initiatives that meet the following criteria: Scope for entrusting young tribals with social responsibilities (e.g. Thrissileri, Pavana Center and tribal residential … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Community facilities, Customs, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Film, Health and nutrition, Media portrayal, Organizations, Quotes, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Tribal elders, Wayanad, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women
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