Grasslands provide various ecosystem services for nature and humans to sustain livelihoods in the mountain, remote, and resource-poor regions. Grasslands are home to ecological diversity, pastoral groups, and small livestock holders. Despite their significant contributions, rangeland is a neglected landscape, and India is no exception. Due to the negligence of their contribution, rangelands are often termed wastelands in colonial documents and the same prejudices are percolated in the policy documents. With effect, the significance of grasslands has been poorly understood and acknowledged. With this prejudice, grasslands are converted into agricultural and industrial lands and massive plantations, affecting the generational access to grassland resources. This indicates that the valuation of grassland is done considering the mainstream perspective, wherein its real significance is neglected in land use planning. In this context, an attempt is made to explore the key question: why do we prioritise restoring landscapes that are visually striking or have direct monetary value while ignoring those that quietly sustain ecosystems and livelihoods? Rangelands, often dismissed as wastelands, hold immense ecological and economic significance. Yet, commercial interests increasingly threaten these commons, despite their vital role in supporting biodiversity and rural communities. This chapter examines the ongoing degradation of rangelands in India and highlights how an ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approach can drive meaningful restoration. By integrating ecological health with sustainable livelihoods, EbA offers a pathway to revitalise these landscapes and enhance community resilience in the face of climate change.