ClimateAugust 18, 2026

gauchar

GOW-char

Definition

Traditional common grazing lands in India, typically managed or used by local communities for livestock.

Etymology

Derived from the Hindi word 'gāucar', which is composed of 'gau' meaning cow and 'car' relating to grazing or pasture. It reflects the deep-rooted cultural and agricultural history of communal pastoral land in India.

In the news

The minister mentions 'gauchar' alongside 'Oran' to illustrate how Indian communities have historically recognized and protected these shared lands as vital components of their landscape and livelihood.

India Unveils First Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17

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