Climate change is no longer a future risk for rural India—it is a present-day livelihood crisis. Erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, fodder scarcity and frequent disease outbreaks are directly affecting farm and livestock-based incomes. In this scenario, climate-resilient livelihood models are not optional innovations; they are survival strategies. However, designing and sustaining such models requires more than funding or intent. This is where technica

The development of robust livestock value chains—especially in small livestock like goats, sheep and backyard poultry—depends not only on farm-level interventions but also on the strength of state-level ecosystems. These ecosystems, comprising government institutions, policies, infrastructure, financial systems and support organizations, play a catalytic role in transforming fragmented livestock activities into organized, market-driven enterprises. Policy Support and Instit

How community-led duck enterprises can turn wetlands, ponds, and paddy landscapes into resilient livelihoods Duck farming is a natural fit for North East Region (NER), where ponds, wells, oxbow lakes, paddy fields, and seasonal wetlands are abundant. Duck farming is managed well, community-based duck enterprises can deliver year‑round income from eggs and meat, while improving paddy productivity, suppressing pests, and recycling nutrients. This article outlines viable product

India's livestock sector, a silent powerhouse of the nation's agricultural economy, is currently at a critical juncture. While it proudly boasts the world's largest livestock population and contributes significantly to agricultural GDP, a glaring "technological dualism" persists. On one hand, modern, urban-centric dairy and poultry operations leverage advanced genetics, feed management and cold chain logistics. On the other, the vast majority of small and marginal farmers, pa