Landholding in the mountains is limited and climate change has already shown its impact in the mountain areas. Therefore, in order to improve the livelihoods of the communities, their income sources needs to be diversified. One way to do it is staring of homestays as mountains are knows for their aesthetic value and mountain people are known for their hospitality.
This project will help to develop their capacities and assist them in starting homestays by providing them basic facilities. This will help in economic upliftment of the communities and minimize migration from the mountains.
CHINAR is a Non Profit Organization based in the Indian Himalaya and engaged in applied research development environmental education and capacity development related to sustainable mountain ecosystems for sustainable livelihoods of the mountain communities