Meghna Rajendra Kanungo

LA4012

Land as a repository

Kulaagar is an ancestral system of cultivation of horticulture crops which has proved to be very viable, resilient and reliable system in nature. It has been placed in the larger context of midland region of Goa for many years and comes to contribute to it by conserving water and making it perennial. It is important for these systems to continue to exist so that the water availability throughout the year is ensured. The project aims to enhance the kulaagar way of farming to its greater potential and in doing so make it resilient in nature. It also aims to strenghthen the parameters that cater to the Kulaagar farms directly/indirectly.

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Recognizing commons l Solastalgia: Human health and identity

Ground truthing l Story board showcasing the midland region of goa as a land of repository and the prevalent agricultural practices

SCALE 1 l Understanding the Kulaagar farming system in a larger context

SCALE 2 l Understanding the structure of Kulaagar farms as an independent unit

Tracing commons l The idea of commoning in Kulaagar farming system

SCALE 3 l Site analysis- Studying the string of Kulaagar farms in the chosen precinct (Mayem village)

Stresses on the system

Vision l Broader strategies to strengthen parameters that cater to Kulaagar farming system

Interventions l Within the Kulaagar farming system

Conclusion l Viewing Kulaagar farming system as a repository