indigenous communities

In Sadri, Rajasthan, the Raika community, known for herding camels, has shifted from trading to sustainable camel milk production through Camel Charisma. This social enterprise, led by Dr Ilse Köhler - Rollefson and Hanwant Singh Rathore, is helping preserve the Raikas’ way of life and livelihood.

Only 230 people live in Pormawlai — but their efforts are making the clouded leopard’s return possible, one forest at a time.

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Sangti village faces pollution challenges, with residents witnessing plastic waste burdening the once-clear Sangti river. Led by Ittisha Sarah, the Northeast Waste Collective fosters community-driven waste management, transforming Sangti into a zero-waste village through collective action and local traditions, ensuring a sustainable future.

Jennifer Alphonsse is raising funds to bring her documentary- Gusadi to life!

India is estimated to have about 635 indigenous communities. Each of these groups of people have a unique identity, with their very own brand of culture, traditions and folklore. Unfortunately, most of this knowledge is passed on from generation to generation in the oral form, and in the face of dwindling tribal population, advent of modern education and widespread displacement in the name of development, most of this ancient wisdom is getting eroded. This is where a group of individuals calling themselves Acoustics Traditional are making an effort to preserve the precious heritage.