Until recent decades, labour-intensive subsistence farming was a way of life and livelihood
in the hill communities of Uttarakhand, India. However, the nature of agriculture falls far short …

In this paper we ask: why do people in rural agrarian communities facing increasing
migration pressures from changing climatic conditions, stay? We aim to understand why …

The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, known as the “water tower of the world,” is
experiencing severe water scarcity due to declining discharge of spring water across the …

Rural out-migration is a common phenomenon in Jharkhand and it has become a way of life
for the people living in the region. The people have been migrating not just for seeking …

Internal migration has played a significant role in shifting the population from rural to urban
areas worldwide. In Bhutan, rural depopulation is mostly concentrated in the country's …

Subsistence agriculture—the cultivation of subsistence cereals including millets, oilseeds,
and pulses is the major occupation and source of livelihood of people of the Garhwal region …

Rural–urban migration is the most adopted strategy in rural areas to overcome the risk
associated with subsistence economy and to diversify income. The Garhwal Himalaya has …

Background There is limited understanding of how universal health coverage (UHC)
schemes such as publicly-funded health insurance (PFHI) benefit women as compared to …

This study explores awareness levels, the factors influencing awareness, and the impact of
actual usages of fintech services on the acceleration of financial inclusion initiatives among …

Throughout history, out-migration has significantly impacted the Garhwal Himalaya. This is a
common phenomenon, and people have used it to diversify their risk and livelihood options …