Celebrating Jodha: and revisiting the commons

Nagendra, Harini and Mukhopadhyay, Pranab and Ghate, Rucha (2021) Celebrating Jodha: and revisiting the commons. Ecology, Economy and Society–the INSEE Journal, 4 (1). pp. 59-69. ISSN 2581-6101

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Abstract

Narpat S. Jodha (1937–2020) passed away at the age of 83 years. He is best remembered for his contribution to research on the commons and livelihoods in semi-arid regions in India. His work has transcended geographical boundaries and has won him worldwide recognition. His passing away provides an occasion to revisit the commons issue for multiple reasons, mainly that the livelihood issues that triggered the study of the commons still remain. Despite all the livelihood benefits that the commons provide, it is widely acknowledged that the commons in India are under threat, which throws open multiple questions: Is it due to the absence of secure property rights among local communities or the result of weak governance mechanisms? We also recognize that research on the commons has moved beyond livelihood issues to gender perspectives, digital commons, urban issues, and health.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Nagendra, Harini and Mukhopadhyay, Pranab and Ghate, Rucha
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Commons, Narpat S.Jodha
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Development
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7456
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.37773/ees.v4i1.396

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