Shrinking pastoralism, fear of eviction — Forest Rights Act is the only hope for Van Gujjars of Sirmaur

Many families who are still landless cannot even buy land because of the state’s policy Article written by Himshi Singh & Prakash Bhandari published on 26/09/23 in Down To Earth Developed with World Bank funding, NH 907A from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, to Paonta Sahib is wide and smooth, unlike any typical mountain […]

Press Note 9th July 2018: Illegal Dumping of solid waste by Municipal Council in front of homes: Gujjar families appeal to SDM for immediate action. Gross violation of Environment Protection Act: Environment group, Himdhara Will issue immediate notice: SDM, Nalagarh

In Kenduwal village, Sandholi Panchayat, a dumping ground has been created since 2 years by the Municipal Council of Baddi right next to the houses where 5 Gujjar families reside. Today, these families met the SDM at Nalagarh to file a formal complaint about the intolerable living conditions created by this dumping and appeal for […]