Nilima Purti

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Tambor Lyngdoh, an environmentalist, has worked for responsible tourism in the #NorthEast that champions conservation of sacred groves and community development. He spoke about taking small and big measures that impact forests minimally. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

@USAndIndia @usaid_india @PiramalFdn @PiramalS Heeraman Urweti is a renowned Gond artist living and working in #Bhopal He understands the urgent need to preserve the artform he practices. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Prof. Jadeygowda belongs to the Soliga community, who live commonly live in the tiger reserves of the Nilgiris. He spoke at length about the nature-human harmony, need for conservation, and the nutri-medical properties of forest produce. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

In the third session called 'Inspiring Individuals', we are spending some time listening to the motivations of people who understood the needs of their communities and worked towards bringing about a change. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Concerns over restricted access to land growing important medicinal plants and herbs for healers governed by a myriad of restrictive laws was echoed by other panelists, too. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

@USAndIndia @usaid_india @PiramalFdn @PiramalS While the access to forest produce have been amended in the Indian parliament recently, there is an increased worry amongst traditional healers about the commercialization and commodification by others. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

The second session is diving deeper into the role of institutions, academia, and individual experts in documenting and archiving traditional healing practices in 'Institutions & Ethnomedicine'. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

@USAndIndia @usaid_india @PiramalFdn @PiramalS John F. Kharshiing, working with indigenous communities as an agriculturalist, spoke about the inadvertent transfer of knowledge that has been taking place within communities of #Meghalaya to treat minor illnesses and diseases. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

@USAndIndia @usaid_india @PiramalFdn @PiramalS Rajashree Joshi, Programme Director, #BAIF emphasized the need for creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for traditional healers in order to encourage practitioners and income opportunities at the community level. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

The first panel is on 'Tribal Healers & Ethnomedicine'. Our panelists are sharing their stories about how they became interested in learning, teaching, and practicing traditional healing practices in their communities. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

@USAndIndia @usaid_india @PiramalFdn @PiramalS Milan Ekka, a traditional healer from #Chhattisgarh, mentioned that his parents served the community as healers and felt inspired to be one himself. He believes in prioritizing treatment regardless of people's ability to afford it. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Manjula Ben, a traditional healer from #Gujarat and part of the #BAIF network, spoke about her healing roots and beginning learning from a young age. Her sustained interest helped her support her family economically, too. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Mary Nirmalaa, a nurse and a traditional healer working across India, learned through observing community healing practices and taken up traditional practices herself. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Hari Pangi, a healer working extensively across #Odisha, has treated thousands of patients. He, too, was inspired by his father's healing practices. He has treated snake bites and many other diseases such as HIV. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

Dr. Shobha Ekka welcomed our guests at the conclave with an insight into the journey of @AnamayaTHC and how that has allowed us to work extensively to eliminate #tuberculosis from tribal communities across India. #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

We started the day with an invocation of our ancestors and natural sources of power to be with us and energize this day of learning and knowledge exchange through a traditional ‘Purkhasmaran’ led by #VandnaTete a renowned poet and cultural activist from #Jharkhand

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

The stage is set! We are eagerly waiting to welcome our guests! Read live updates from the event on our feed @AnamayaTHC Also, follow the event hashtags: #indigenousknowledge4dev #jagarseries

[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

@AnamayaTHC members elaborate on the centrality of the role played by India's #indigenous #communities to secure its #sustainable future on #WorldNatureConservationDay2023 Read the full article here: https://t.co/dYGpfLSg0L

[Piramal Foundation @PiramalFdn]

Such an overwhelming response from you further strengthens our confidence in #buildingbharat with inclusion as its core value.
We thank you for your support, let's keep the spirit going!
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[Inclusive_Bharat_Collaborative @IBC_PF]

State level training on #Kayakalp was organised at IPH Conference Hall by @HLTH_JHARKHAND and facilitated by officials of the Quality Cell-NHM, Jharkhand and @AnamayaTHC @PiramalS. Around 50 BPM from across Jharkhand participated in the workshop.