Our Core Objectives
- To conserve natural resources like forests, water bodies, and wildlife vital for ecological balance and biodiversity, particularly in Rayagada district.
- To promote sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and alternative livelihoods to enhance the income and stability of rural communities.
- To respond to Odisha’s vulnerability to climate change through reforestation, soil conservation, and disaster risk reduction strategies.
- To empower local tribal communities by involving them in decision-making regarding the conservation of natural resources.
- To advocate for sustainable resource management policies at local, regional, and national levels to influence governance and development planning.
Key Focus Areas
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Promoting renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and resilience-building strategies.
- Biodiversity Conservation: Protecting endangered species, preserving habitats, and promoting sustainable wildlife management.
- Conservation Programs: Preserving the genetic diversity of local breeds through selective breeding and protection of pure lines.
- Community Engagement: Ensuring local involvement and ownership in all conservation and breeding efforts.
- Education and Awareness: Raising awareness among farmers about the importance of local breeds and their long-term value.
- Livestock Improvement Programs: Enhancing local breed productivity and resilience through scientific techniques.
- Livelihoods Diversification: Encouraging farmers to include traditional breeds alongside commercial ones to reduce risk and preserve heritage.
- Marketing and Value Addition: Creating demand for local breeds by promoting their unique traits and economic benefits.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Working with government, NGOs, research bodies, and the private sector to scale conservation efforts.
- Policy Support: Advocating for supportive policies, farmer incentives, and protection of genetic resources from extinction.
