| ID | 154557 |
| Title Proper | Marginalisation and resurgence of traditional knowledge systems in India |
| Other Title Information | agro-ecological ‘islands of success’ or a wave of change? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Plahe, Jagjit ; Cockfield, Sandra ; Gregory, Lachlan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | India is in the grip of an agrarian crisis. Economic, social, environmental and political forces have adversely affected the relationship between the small-scale primary producer and the production process. In the context of this crisis, traditional knowledge-inspired food systems have given rise to ‘islands of success’ that have allowed small and marginal farmers to reclaim their livelihoods across the country. In this paper, we analyse three different islands of success using an agro-ecological framework, arguing that such islands of success based on traditional knowledge are becoming an increasingly necessary approach to agriculture. However, political will, political engagement and effective policies that support traditional knowledge in agriculture are required for these islands of success to become waves of change. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol. 40, No.3; Sep 2017: p.582-599 |
| Journal Source | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies 2017-09 40, 3 |
| Key Words | India ; Food Security ; Sikkim ; Andhra Pradesh ; Traditional Knowledge ; Telangana ; Maharashtra ; Agroecolog ; Food Regime Analysis |