India, Jan. 12 -- Neelbad is the starting point for entering the Madhya Pradesh capital from the west. It was bitterly cold on January 10, 2026. However, some vacant residential plots were bustling with activity since the morning.

Herds of sheep and goats were scattered in different groups, and some people (including a significant number of women) were decorating their camels. Dressed in colourful attire, these wanderers were preparing for a special event.

It was a programme for the Maldharis and Rabaris. Maldharis own large numbers of livestock-sheep, goats, cows, bulls, and camels. They are away from home for 10 months of the year. For these pastoralists, not just this day, but the entire year will be special. "IYRP 2026" is about to ...