Common Ground

Shree Anna Abhiyan: Commons Restoration Through Millet Revival 

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. आगे पढ़े

'बंजर भूमि' की पुनर्कल्पना: भारत के कॉमन्स की क्षमताओं का प्रकटीकरण

In this interview article with Hindustan Times, Jagdeesh Puppala, convener of the Common Ground Initiative, calls for a fundamental rethink of how India treats its commons—including a long-overdue shift away from the colonial term “wastelands.” He highlights how 205 million acres of shared forests, pastures, and water bodies support over आगे पढ़े