I would like to thank
• Prof. Mandar Rane, IDC, IITB:
   - For critiquing this paper.

• Prof. Ravi Poovaiah, IDC, IITB:
   - For his encouragement throughout this study.

• Sahjeevan, Bhuj:
   Thanks to this team at Sahjeevan for logistical support and guidance.
   - Rasik Kaka, Naveen Kaka
   - Krupa Dholakia
   - Mamta Patel
   - Dr. Jatin Patel
   - Dr. Rohit Patel
   - Nimish Gor
   - Bhavana Desai
   - Sabyasachi Das
   - Ramesh Bhati
   - Nuruddin Nathani

• Maldharis of Banni:
   Who gave their time, inputs and copious amount of Banni tea
   - Saina Bhai (Bhirandiyara)
   - Gul Hassan Mohammad (Sadai)
   - Meherally Kaka/ Allahwariya, (Dumado-Meherally Vandh)
   - Mannubhai Usman/ Hassam Wali Mohammad (Dumado, Ajimani Vandh)
   - Misri Bhai/ Ibrahim Bhai Sameja (Dumado, Sameja wandh)
   - Sodha Kaka (Mota Sarada)
   - Rajuben (Mota Sarada, Rabhu Wandh)
   - Haji Gullu Kaka (Erandavalli)

I would like to thank all those who have allowed me into their lives and homes. It is a blessing to be able to tell their stories.