A new brief jointly developed by the Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) and Common Ground, titled “Economic Valuation of Land Commons in Jharkhand,” was unveiled at the Conference of Panchayats 2.0 in Ranchi on August 6, 2024.
The brief draws on data and insights from the paper, ‘Valuing Ecosystem Services Provided by Land Commons in India: Implications for Research and Policy’, by Harpinder Sandhu et al., published in Environmental Research Letters.
The briefs, available in English and Hindi, highlights the pressing threats to these commons, including overuse, degradation, and inadequate governance, which lead to the loss of valuable ecosystem services and negatively impact the livelihoods of millions. It highlights the importance of legal and institutional reforms, sustainable management practices, and community-based management to safeguard these lands. Moreover, it advocates for the integration of the economic value of land commons into state accounts and policy decisions, contributing to the achievement of SDGs and ensuring the well-being of future generations.
This brief is an important resource for policymakers, environmentalists, and community leaders, urging them to recognise and protect the socio-ecological and economic values of Jharkhand’s land commons.
During the Conference of Panchayats 2.0 in Ranchi, the briefs were shared with 92 Mukhiyas from various Panchayats and PRIs across Jharkhand and also with the Jharkhand state media. Following are a few news stories connected to this -
Times of India: Jharkhand’s Land Commons Valued at Rs 377200 crore annually
The Pioneer: Jharkhand’s Land Commons Valued at ₹377,200 Crore Annually
Regional Media Coverage
Shubham Sandesh (Hindi)
Quami Tanzeem (Urdu)
Indianpunch (Hindi)
