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Title
Oral History of Lalji Desai, Pastoralist Activist
Identifier
AR-010-0002
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Description
This oral history documents the life of Lalji Desai, a Rabari pastoralist and environmental activist from Gujarat, detailing his childhood, involvement in water conservation, and decades of activism across land, forests, rivers, and grasslands. It preserves rare insights into the challenges faced by pastoral communities and grassroots leadership, highlighting their knowledge, resistance, and vision for ecological justice in India’s semi-arid landscapes.
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2025-05-03
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Scientists, Policymakers, Activists, and NGOs for Nature and Wildlife Conservation
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Oral History of Lalji Desai, Pastoralist Activist