Gaddis

Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino sheep in its hills to ‘enhance’ its wool economy. But at what cost?

Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino sheep in its hills to ‘enhance’ its wool economy. But at what cost?

29 Aug 2026

4 min read

Transhumance has been criminalised for long in India; new research reveals though that Kashmir’s Gujjars, Bakkerwals and Gaddis offer invaluable ecosystem services

Transhumance has been criminalised for long in India; new research reveals though that Kashmir’s Gujjars, Bakkerwals and Gaddis offer invaluable ecosystem services

Abraham Abhishek

30 May 2026

7 min read

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