Publication Date
1993
Description
Pastoral systems of Central Himalaya are very old and until recent time were in balance with environment, Recent changes in sociopolitical setup have drastically altered the status of these systems. The change of political power in trans-Himalayan Tibetean plateau has resulted in closure of international boarders, thus taking away the mercantile aspects of pastoralists and reducing pastoral area. Increased human disturbances on fragile Himalayan marginal lands and excessive onslaught on forests for fuel and fodder by the sedentary population has resulted in degradation and non-productive grasslands which do not help pastoralists sustain existing systems. Changes in relations between migratory pastoralists and the sedentary population are apparent in the previous decade. The changed socio-politico setup and its consequences on migratory pastoralists and their economy in Central Himalaya is discussed,
Citation
Rao, K S. and Saxena, K G., "Pastoral Systems of Central Himalaya: How Long Will They Survive?" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 5.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session20/5
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Pastoral Systems of Central Himalaya: How Long Will They Survive?
Pastoral systems of Central Himalaya are very old and until recent time were in balance with environment, Recent changes in sociopolitical setup have drastically altered the status of these systems. The change of political power in trans-Himalayan Tibetean plateau has resulted in closure of international boarders, thus taking away the mercantile aspects of pastoralists and reducing pastoral area. Increased human disturbances on fragile Himalayan marginal lands and excessive onslaught on forests for fuel and fodder by the sedentary population has resulted in degradation and non-productive grasslands which do not help pastoralists sustain existing systems. Changes in relations between migratory pastoralists and the sedentary population are apparent in the previous decade. The changed socio-politico setup and its consequences on migratory pastoralists and their economy in Central Himalaya is discussed,
