Landmark report highlighting economic value of India’s land commons at Rs 6.6 lakh crore annually

A new report evaluates India’s 66.5 million hectares of land commons at Rs 6.6 lakh crore annually, reflecting the essential ecosystem services they provide. The findings were presented at the Commons Convening, which also saw the release of the handbook ‘Our Commons.’ The event emphasized community-driven resource management, integrating community, government, and market forces.