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Narayan Bharthi

Phalodi, Rajasthan

Name and Address:

Narayan Bharthi
Village- Dhadho, District- Phalodi, Rajasthan

Phone and E-mail:

Phone: 9929855171

Brief background Information of Nominee including age, education and employment/profession associated etc.:

Mr. Narayan Bharti, born in Dhadho village, Phalodi district, received his education up to the 8th grade. From a young age, he cultivated a deep passion for the environment, with a particular focus on the Sati Mata Oran of his village. He remains a resident of the village, where he sustains himself through farming. Awarded the “Oran Prahari Award 2026” by Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS) for outstanding contribution in Oran conservation.

Challenges & Problems faced in Rangeland and Pastoralism:

Prioritize economic gains over traditional Oran conservation practices. Consequently, farmers, once mindful of Oran, began encroaching on their habitat area, a trend that has steadily grown. While efforts have been made to raise awareness about Oran conservation and encourage adherence to ancestral guidelines, these initiatives have faced resistance. A significant portion of the community now prioritizes financial prosperity over the preservation of Oran.

Role and Achievements in Rangeland management and related development:

The narrative shall include local name and type of pastureland/grassland and its legal status, Area of Land Involved and location, Number of livestock/ animal population benefitted both wild and domesticated, Number of community members benefitted, rules in management of resources , Any policy changes brought/achieved, Any other impact.

Narayan Bharti ji made best efforts in the last 3-4 years to free his village from the encroachments on the Oran land as well as other nearby villages like Ugras, Bamnoo, Kolu and Khara. People protested against him on this issue, but his efforts continued. Created awareness among the people about Oran conservation and also got signed written documents to stop the encroachment on the encroached lands and submitted the memorandum to the ‘Rajasthan Oran Samiti’ formed by the Supreme Court, under the judgement on Shri Aman Singh plea on Orans. Due to his efforts, the Supreme Court committee has directed the Phalodi Collector to investigate the encroachment along with survey and mapping of the Oran of Dhadho village.

Sati Mata Oran Details

  • legal status: Registered as Gair Mumkin Oran in the Revenue Records
  • Area of Land Involved and location: Dhadho, Phalodi (35.34 ha.)
  • Number of community members benefited: 800 Families
  • Number of livestock/ animal population: The livestock population consists of approximately 7,000 cattle, 300 buffaloes, 2,000 goats, 3,000 sheep, and 75 camels.

Rules in the management of resources: The Bishnoi and Rajput communities are dominant, and their main sources of income are agriculture and livestock farming. The Oran contains four Talab—Khamodi-nadi, Goplai-nadi, Badali-talai, and Sati Dadi-ka-nada—as well as two seasonal water streams. Water remains in Khamodi-nadi and Goplai-nadi for about six months. The groundwater level is approximately 230 m deep. The Oran land is registered as ‘Gair Mumkin Oran’ in the Revenue Records. The community and Gram Panchayat jointly oversee its management, including conservation and developmental activities. In accordance with the traditional rules set by the elders, cutting of green trees is strictly prohibited. Anyone found violating these rules is required to either deposit a fine at the temple or perform community service to offer Chugga (grains) for the birds in the Oran.

Its biodiversity includes, the wildlife in the Oran includes Hiran (Indian Gazelle), Khargosh (Desert Hare), Loka/Lomadi (Desert Fox), Rojada (Nilgai), Billi (Cat), Bijju, Nevala (Mongoose), Sanda (Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard), Goyapata (Indian Monitor Lizard), Sanp (Snake), and Chuha (Rat). The Hiran population has declined significantly. Birds observed in the Oran include Kabootar (Blue Rock Pigeon), Titar (Grey Francolin), Mor (Indian Peafowl), Titodi (Red-wattled Lapwing), Geri (Eurasian Collared Dove), Hada (House Crow), Patebadi (Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse), Koyal (Cuckoo), Bagula (Egret), and the migratory Kuranja (Demoiselle Crane). The main tree species in the Oran include Khejari (Prosopis cineraria), Bordi (Ziziphus mauritiana), Jal (Salvadora oleoides), Kair (Capparis decidua), and Kumut (Acacia senegal), with Bordi, Kair, and Jal being the dominant species. The population of Khejari has declined significantly. Common shrubs include Aak (Calotropis procera), Murali (Lycium barbarum), Chag (Crotalaria burhia), and Kheep (Leptadenia pyrotechnica), whereas species like Gugal (Commiphora wightii) has disappeared. Among grasses, Ganthia (Ochthochloa compressa), Lapdiya (Aristida spp.), and Kuri (Brachiaria spp.) are commonly found, along with herbaceous species such as Bekariya (Indigofera cordifolia), Kanti (Tribulus terrestris), Chamghas (Corchorus depressus), and Akhphutani. Sevan (Lasiurus sindicus) grass, which was previously present, has now disappeared. Additionally, Chamghas is valued for its medicinal uses.

Impact and Feedback:

The animals depend on the Oran for their fodder and water and are allowed to graze throughout the year. Livestock from neighbouring villages also enter the Oran for grazing when fodder is scarce in their own areas. The livelihoods from the weaker sections, depend on the non-timber forest products (NTFPs) of the Oran. They collect around Ber fruits, Kair fruits, Khejri pods (Sangri), Jaal fruits (Pilu), and about of gum, both for household consumption and sale in local markets. Beyond its economic value, the Oran serves as a centre for recreation and socio-cultural activities.

Feedback from community members/public:

Ever since the Oran Conservation efforts resulted in the State Oran Committee ordering the mapping and survey work of the Oran of Dhadho village, and with continued conservation and awareness efforts, people from the community are also joining these campaigns, now.

What are the future plans or opportunities for strengthening your work on rangeland restoration and pastoralism:

To accelerate the conservation of Oran along with Phalodi Oran in other districts. To sow grass in the Oran and to make efforts for water body restoration.

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