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<p>Gaddi pastoralists have played a significant role in sustaining the region’s ecosystem by herding sheep and goats and moving between the high-altitude pastures of the middle Himalayas and the Shiwalik ranges of the lower Himalayas. The growth of physical infrastructure and the expansion of social infrastructure have prompted the Gaddis to shift away from their traditional lifestyle. The government’s policies and the influence of powerful interest groups have restricted traditional grazing practices. Many Gaddis turned toward a sedentary lifestyle. We aimed to reveal the complex history, politics, development, and challenges Gaddi pastoralists encounter in maintaining their traditional ways of life.</p>

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Nomadic Pastoralism in Western Himalaya: A Journey through History, Politics, Development, and the Fall of Gaddi Pastoralists

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    2025年3月20日

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  • Som Nath Thakur,
  • Simrit Kahlon,
  • Smita Bhutani,
  • Pooja Sharma

摘要

Gaddi pastoralists have played a significant role in sustaining the region’s ecosystem by herding sheep and goats and moving between the high-altitude pastures of the middle Himalayas and the Shiwalik ranges of the lower Himalayas. The growth of physical infrastructure and the expansion of social infrastructure have prompted the Gaddis to shift away from their traditional lifestyle. The government’s policies and the influence of powerful interest groups have restricted traditional grazing practices. Many Gaddis turned toward a sedentary lifestyle. We aimed to reveal the complex history, politics, development, and challenges Gaddi pastoralists encounter in maintaining their traditional ways of life.