The document discusses India's reliance on biomass and natural resources for livelihoods. It notes that over 300 million people live below the poverty line, with many in rural areas dependent on agriculture, forests, and common lands. However, increasing population, degradation of lands, and lack of secure community rights over natural resources are putting pressure on biomass and shrinking available resources. It argues for strengthening community governance over local resources and shifting to more sustainable livelihood models focused on ecological regeneration.