In just 10 minutes, learn how India’s commons power its people, ecology, and economy—through examples, their history,and challenges. This is the first article in an 8-part series supported by the The Common Ground Initiative. The series explores various dimensions of the commons and draws on the experiences of key actors Read more
By Sudarshan Iyengar Sam-Poshit Living: Rethinking Sustainability Through the Lens of Tribal Wisdom In the dense forests of Dharampur in southern Gujarat, tribal communities have long nurtured a way of life deeply rooted in harmony with nature. For generations, their practices of sharing, conserving, and sustaining the commons have reflected Read more
by Koushik Yanamandram After a couple of hours of a drive, on the highway connecting Bengaluru with Tirupati, I reached a sudden narrow road, hidden under a huge raintree, where a few girl students from nearby villages were waiting for a bus or auto rickshaw to reach their school. These Read more
07.08.2024 Common Ground, a coalition of over 20 organisations, is dedicated to addressing the right questions to tackle challenges related to community-managed resources, equitable access, and the collective stewardship of commons in the face of climate change. Collaborative efforts have often been the driving force behind transformative changes, moulding and Read more
Common_Ground 1 May 2, 2025, 2:29pm In the tribal belt of Littipara block (Pakur district), Jharkhand, a quiet shift is taking place. What began as informal discussions in a few hamlets—Durio, Kathalpara, and Chhotapokhriya—has grown into a conservation effort now spanning 14 villages. At its core is a change in Read more
The Shree Anna Abhiyan or the Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) represents a transformative effort to revive millets, a crop deeply rooted in India’s ecological and cultural commons. By integrating millet promotion into the broader framework of commons conservation, OMM addresses critical issues of food security, climate resilience, and community advancement. Read more