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The writings form a living archive of resistance, responsibility, and reimagination, stretching from Tamil Nadu’s fields to the Arctic ice sheets. At one end are grounded inquiries into farming and local markets, such as the twin editions of Natural Farming in Tamil Nadu – A Status Report in English and Tamil, which map a landscape where soil, seed, and policy collide. Alongside this sits UnBranding – Local Market Syntax for a Climate Changed World, inviting readers to see the bazaar not just as a place of exchange but as a grammar of culture and climate…
The year unfolded as a tapestry of learning journeys, thoughtful dialogues, and purposeful collaborations across India. It began with the Tribal Entrepreneurship Workshop in Chennai and steadily moved through a series of national and regional engagements exploring sustainability, livelihoods, and indigenous knowledge. From conservation-linked livelihoods to green economy transitions, each workshop deepened the discourse on local wisdom and systemic change.Through the Swaraj Dialogues in November and December, Samanvaya facilitated reflective conversations that wove together practice and…
Thanks to the Government of India's emphasis on the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in recent years, there has been a persistent demand for programmes from colleges and universities. With our expertise and networks, we offer the following programmes all of which will have the IKS framework embedded in them. 1. Green Economy Courses from Indian PerspectiveIntroduction to Green Economy: Certificate/PG-level course covering foundational concepts, frameworks, and global vs. Indian perspectives for building green economies.Green Economy – An Indian Approach: Hybrid program focusing on…
In the talk at the International One Health Conclave at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Director Samanvaya made a presentation titled Synthesis as Solution from a Indian Knowledge System perspective. The presentation is hereThis presentation emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life, drawing from Indian wisdom and the “One Health” concept, which recognizes that human, animal, plant, and environmental health are deeply linked. It critiques current systems driven by consumption, short-term thinking, and ethical crises, suggesting that Indian philosophies—rooted in…
This month I have had three books sent / gifted by authors / associates of publications that I want to review before the month is over. The Grammar of Greed by Aseem Shrivastava is like its author an artistic beauty of a publication which one can read from any part and make a lot out of it. Daughter read the first para and already is loving it.Imperialism and Agrarian Transition in South Asia is a compilation of series of articles on the various aspects of the crisis in front of us from multiple perspectives. Pranjali Bandhi and Jacob's article on JC Kumarappa's vision caught my eye…
Hind Swaraj Cohort 2025 - Oct 2nd onwards: Sessions during the weekends of October 2025 Saturday and Sunday mornings between 6:30 and 8:00 am. Non-violence as a 'weapon' of change - Oct 4th: Online International panel discussion. Maghan Sangralay, Wardha - Oct 5 - 9: Working with institutional development ideas for this village industries institution established by Gandhiji and JC Kumarappa. Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon - Oct 9 - 11: Visiting to explore collaborative ventures in offering courses on Contemporary Gandhi and Green Economy.Swasthya World, Pune - Oct 11…