The community-driven revival of barren lands for sustainable livelihoods

Abstract

The Integrated Livelihood Support Project has piloted an initiative in the state of Uttarakhand, in northern India, to facilitate the enhancement of farmer livelihoods by cultivating abandoned land holdings in the area. Through a participatory approach, the project has helped farmers come together to develop and maintain communal orchards, increasing their personal incomes and that of the wider community.