Pastoralists in the Modern World

Important Terms and Concepts

• Nomads.  People who move from one place to another to earn their living.
• Bhabar.  A dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaun.
• Bugyal.  Vast meadows in the high mountains.
• Kharif.  The autumn crop usually harvested between September and October.
• Rabi.  The spring crop usually harvested after March.
• Stubble.  Lower ends of grain stalks left in the ground after harvesting.
• Customary rights. Rights that people are used to by custom and tradition.