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This discussion paper is the outcome of  research studies , workshops , discussions and debates which were conducted over several years to better understand Pastoralism in India. This paper talks about perceptions on pastoralism , characteristics of pastoralism in India and  has a set of recommendations . Several pastoralists , groups working with pastoralists, researchers … Continue reading “Pastoralism in India: the Warp and the Weft”

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This set of illustrations describes the five freedoms of animal welfare, which are Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom from pain injury and disease Freedom to express normal behaviour Freedom from fear and distress

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Dhangars are shepherds but the also own dogs,goats, chicken and horses

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Bannabai’s horses is an instruction manual describing the horses reared by the Dhangar community. The problems they face and simple solutions to take care of their problems are well illustrated in this training aid and is available in English and Marathi.

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This Flip Chart has coloured photographs of the different domesticated livestock breeds of Maharashtra.

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This training manual in Marathi is specially meant for for secondary school teachers.It traces the history of the domestication of crops

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This attractive poster contains water colours of different useful fodder and medicinal plants found in the State of Maharashtra

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This attractive poster contains water colours of different useful and edible grasses and wild plants found in the State of Maharashtra along with their botanical names, local names, common uses and where they are found.

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This booklet in Marathi is for those who rear sheep and is divided into two sections . The first section looks at sheep rearing systems practiced in the state of Maharashtra especially migratory pastoral systems . It also informs the reader about the main breeds of sheep, how a good ram and ewe are to … Continue reading “Deccan Patharavaril Mendhipalan”