The idea of writing a gender tool kit relevant to Indian conditions was born during a workshop held by Anthra in March 2024. The tool kit will contain an introduction to popular methods used in gender-based research, their limitations, innovative approaches, notes on ethics, and guidelines on putting these methods into practice.
This project looks at agro-ecological practices related to livestock species normally overlooked by policy and research in the country as well as in areas that are neglected by mainstream development processes. The two species selected are buffalo and duck.
This project responds to the global health system challenge of the high and evolving burden of zoonotic diseases in tropical forests linked to complex socio-political, ecological and environmental change drivers. Forest habitats are a significant source of zoonotic diseases as they support complex ecological communities, including high wildlife host and vector diversity. Through strong engagement … Continue reading “IndiaZooRisk+: Using OneHealth approaches to understand and co-develop interventions for zoonotic diseases affecting forest communities in India”
The aim of this project is to document the knowledge which women livestock keepers and pastoralists in Maharashtra have related to livestock rearing systems, livestock produce and processing, livestock breeding and health.
Sustainable development for pastoralist women in India: heritage, dignity and adaptations in times of rapid change Anthra is collaborating with the University of Leeds and the Centre for Pastoralism in a study with and for women from Pastoral communities in India India has a wide range of ecosystems that support mobile animal husbandry and is … Continue reading “The HERDING Research Project”
We are closely working with different pastoral groups in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as part of our larger project to bring visibility to marginalised and invisible livestock rearing communities. In Maharashtra besides the Dhangars we are also closely working with groups such as the Nanda Gawlis, the Melghat Gawlis, the Mathura Banjaras, the … Continue reading “Pastoralists of Maharashtra and Karnataka”
Grasslands are a neglected landscape in the Indian context. Often termed as barren or wastelands by policy makers, scientists and development professionals, life in the grasslands has been poorly
This study looks specifically at livestock markets and the informal economy. The project maps livestock markets in the states mentioned. In these markets, we will plot the livestock species, breeds, important products and their flows.
For some years now Anthra has been using mobile phones to reach mobile communities. We send sms’s regularly to shepherds and farmers.
In the course of our work we found that the existing health delivery system does not reach communities who are mobile and migrate frequently such as nomadic pastoralists.
