Sahjeevan

Sahjeevan We partner with communities to create sustainable solutions for ecological conservation and resilient livelihoods.

Together, we build a better future ✊ Sahjeevan is a grassroots organisation born in response to support environment and livelihood issues. Sah means together and jeevan means living, implying harmonious co-existence. Sahjeevan envisions a world where communities living on traditional livelihoods, such as pastoralists, exist in harmony with the natural ecosystem, and the two help nurture each other

and thrive together. Simply, Sahjeevan values ‘living with nature’. Therefore, Sahjeevan, from its inception, that is, in 1991 (registered trust in 1997) strongly supports humanitarian behavior, decentralized system, respect for the traditional knowledge, ethnic culture gender equality on natural resource management and traditional livelihoods.

🌱 Indigenous Livestock Conservation Gets a Boost! 🐂🐏10 new indigenous livestock breeds have been registered by the Natio...
10/03/2025

🌱 Indigenous Livestock Conservation Gets a Boost! 🐂🐏

10 new indigenous livestock breeds have been registered by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) - a significant step in ensuring the conservation of traditional livestock and the communities that sustain them.

For years, pastoralists have played a crucial role in maintaining indigenous breeds, which are resilient to climate change and integral to sustainable livelihoods. At Sahjeevan, we actively work with pastoral communities to document, conserve, and secure recognition for unique breeds like the Banni Buffalo, Kharai Camel, and Panchali Sheep.

👏 This milestone supports our policy advocacy for mission-mode livestock registration, ensuring that indigenous knowledge and biodiversity remain protected for future generations.

📢 Share this post to support India’s indigenous livestock & pastoral communities!

🔗 Learn more about the newly added breed : https://nbagr.icar.gov.in/en/breed-registered_Dec24/

26/02/2025

🎊 We're thrilled to announce that Panchal Dairy, a pioneering artisanal cheese enterprise from Gujarat, has been featured on Shark Tank India. Panchal Dairy has been our partner in promoting pastoral livelihoods and shares our vision. This recognition highlights their dedication to producing artisanal goat and sheep milk cheeses, preserving traditional practices, and empowering local communities.

Join us in celebrating this milestone and learn about this inspiring journey - with Panchal Dairy , Shark Tank India , Centre for Pastoralism and support

25/02/2025

EXCITING NEWS 🌟 Pastoralists Enter the Shark Tank! 🧀🦈

Panchal Dairy, founded by pastoral youth Arpan Kalotra and Bhim Sinh from Gujarat, will be pitching on Shark Tank India!

This unique enterprise is India's ONLY artisanal pastoral goat and sheep milk cheese maker. What makes them special? Their community-owned model includes 57 pastoral women as shareholders.

Tune in to Shark Tank India Season 4 [ Tonight ➡️ 8 pm ] to watch Panchal Dairy pitch their vision for pastoral cheese to the Sharks!

From solving the problem of low milk prices for pastoralists to creating premium artisanal cheeses, the journey of the Panchal Dairy and its founders’ represent the untapped and under-recognized potential of India's pastoral landscapes.

Their appearance on Shark Tank showcases how traditional knowledge combined with modern entrepreneurship can create sustainable businesses that honor pastoral communities and their livelihoods.

Sahjeevan and Centre for Pastoralism is proud to have supported this venture from training to incubation, watching it grow from an idea to a national platform!

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📢 Did you know? Despite Gujarat being the third-largest wool-producing state in India 🐑, shepherds earn zero revenue fro...
21/02/2025

📢 Did you know?
Despite Gujarat being the third-largest wool-producing state in India 🐑, shepherds earn zero revenue from wool due to a lack of processing facilities and demand.

🚨 Without a market, indigenous breeds like Patanwadi & Marwari are vanishing!

Sahjeevan is stepping up with the Revival of Sheep Wool Value Chain initiative – building a sustainable system that ensures fair pricing, market access, and better livelihoods for shepherds. 🌿✨

Let's support local wool and save our heritage! 💙

Though our years of learning taught the same, yet with every new initiative we learn more and find innovative ways to ac...
20/02/2025

Though our years of learning taught the same, yet with every new initiative we learn more and find innovative ways to achieve it.
Our initiative to revive the Sheep Wool value-chain in Gujarat, initiating with Kutch is a journey we are walking & paving here with the community.

~ Be with us to know more how such methodologies apply and find ways to sustainable solutions!

07/02/2025

📍 Gugaliyana Village, Surendranagar
🌿 People, Pastoralism & Wildlife
For centuries, the pastoralists of Gugaliyana have shared their lands with diverse wildlife. Over the last four years, we've been working with them on livestock healthcare, wool shearing, and community organizing through the Surendranagar Gheta Bakra Ucherak Maldhari Sangathan (SGBUMS).

In 2023, through the JI Thaker Fellowship, we expanded this effort to document the biodiversity of Gugaliyana and its traditional ecological knowledge. This led to our camera trapping study in Gugaliyana Reserved Forest, which captured species like the Indian grey wolf, striped hyena, and leopard.

This January, we met with 120+ community members at Gugaliyana Primary School to:
- Share our camera trap findings—including lesser-known species like the small Indian civet & golden jackal
- Distinguish wolves from jackals—a common mix-up in local folklore
- Discuss the Indian star tortoise—challenging myths and misconceptions
- Spread awareness about the Forest Department's livestock compensation scheme

= The session ended with community members sharing their own knowledge & stories of the wild—reminding us that conservation is most powerful when built on local wisdom & lived experience. 🌏

Grateful for the support of The Habitats Trust & Rainmatter Foundation for enabling this work! 🙌

06/02/2025

Glimpses of each of these community efforts towards Community-driven development at work.
Find in the upcoming posts how each of these initiatives create results with efforts from every day's little steps.

The International Year of Camelids 2024 - Photo Contest is more than a competition; it’s a global movement 🌎Camelids are...
27/01/2025

The International Year of Camelids 2024 - Photo Contest is more than a competition; it’s a global movement 🌎

Camelids are a lifeline for communities in arid and semi-arid regions, supporting sustainable development and preserving cultural heritage. Now, it's your chance to celebrate their importance through photography.

Celebrate with us the IYC, 2024 onto 2025 with FAO’s Photo Contest 🌟
📸 Submit your best camelid photos and stand a chance to gain international recognition. Winners will be featured in FAO campaigns and social media worldwide, along with exciting gifts.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb, 2025
👉 Visit link here: [https://www.fao.org/camelids-2024/photo-contest/] to Learn more and Participate
📷 Let your photography inspire global action! 🌍

Empower Women for Lasting Change! Women are not just participants in Sahjeevan’s work—they are changemakers. From the B...
21/01/2025

Empower Women for Lasting Change!

Women are not just participants in Sahjeevan’s work—they are changemakers. From the Banni Grasslands to Kachchh’s vibrant villages, Sahjeevan actively engages women to take the lead in ecological conservation and community-driven development.

🌍 Our Approach:
- Facilitate village-level discussions that prioritize women’s voices.
- Build women’s capacity through training in resource management and ecological awareness.
- Collaborate on innovative projects, like reviving traditional knowledge of pastoral practices.

📊 Why it matters: Studies confirm that community efforts led by women yield better resource management and higher project sustainability (World Bank, 2022).

📣 With Sahjeevan’s support, women are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Join us in celebrating their leadership!

✨ Bird Ringing ✨ Unlocking Secrets of Migration and SurvivalIn 1889, Danish teacher and ornithologist H.C. Cornelius Mor...
15/01/2025

✨ Bird Ringing ✨ Unlocking Secrets of Migration and Survival

In 1889, Danish teacher and ornithologist H.C. Cornelius Mortensen introduced bird ringing, a revolutionary method for studying birds. By attaching uniquely numbered rings to birds, researchers gain incredible insights into their lives.

Why is bird ringing so important?
🔸 To identify each bird individually
🔸 To study migration routes & patterns
🔸 To understand survival and life cycles
🔸 To learn about bird behavior
🔸 To uncover orientation and navigation strategies
🔸 To observe micro-evolution

Bird ringing has helped us understand the incredible journeys of birds like Saigyn, the demoiselle crane spotted in Kutch. Such efforts are essential to conserving habitats and ensuring the survival of migratory birds 🌿

📲 Follow to Discover more such innovative marvels at work.

🌍✨ A Remarkable Migration Story from Kutch!Saigyn, a seven-month-old Demoiselle Crane fledgling, ringed in Russia and re...
14/01/2025

🌍✨ A Remarkable Migration Story from Kutch!

Saigyn, a seven-month-old Demoiselle Crane fledgling, ringed in Russia and recently spotted in Kharoi, Kutch. This tiny traveler crossed the Taklamakan Desert, the Tibetan Plateau, and the mighty Himalayas to find a winter home in India.

📖 Read the full story here ➡ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/demoiselle-crane-fledgling-ringed-in-russia-seen-in-kutch/articleshow/116839067.cms

Such incredible journeys underscore the need to protect habitats for migratory birds. At Sahjeevan, we are dedicated to preserving Kutch's biodiversity and ensuring these birds always find a safe refuge.

🕊️ Let’s celebrate Saigyn’s arrival and work together for wildlife conservation. Explore our initiatives: www.sahjeevan.org

💬 Have you spotted migratory birds in Kutch? Share your photos and stories in the comments!

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