Food and Water

Making water use and distribution ecologically sustainable, making food accessible, safe and sustainable

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This section features initiatives towards producing and making accessible safe and nutritious food, sustaining the diversity of Indian cuisine, and promoting slow food. Along with this, it carries stories on making water use and distribution ecologically sustainable and equitable, achieving decentralised conservation, retaining water as part of the commons, and democratic governance of water and wetlands.

We would like to avoid featuring purely elitist food fads even if they pertain to healthy or organic food, and expensive technological water solutions that have no relevance for the majority of people.

Over 5000 Organic Farmers Are Reviving Traditional Crop Varieties. Thanks to One Organization.

Sahaja Samrudha farmers have conserved and revived over 700 traditional paddy varieties and facilitated the conservation of more than 68 varieties of millets.

Stewards of Food Culture and Biodiversity: Voices from the Northeast

Indigenous communities of Northeast India are guardians of its unique biodiversity and food culture.

The Food Culture of Khasi Hills

This photo story captures glimpses of the food culture of the Khasis which is largely influenced by the biodiverse hills of Meghalaya.

Organic farming gains ground in Sundargarh

About 2,000 hectares are under organic farming with a target to expand to more areas to get rid of ‘chemical farming’

‘Badlao’- A step towards transformation

Badlao is trying to reach, where the government has not been able to fulfill its promises.

Empowering Indian Farmers: An Interview with Sneh Yadav

Organic is a way of farming in a responsible manner, where a farmer cares for mother earth, for the environment, for animals ...

Sattvik food aroma suffused with wisdom

The festival (in its 14th year now) is creating awareness about the nutrient-rich food from various areas so that urban people can adopt healthier food habits and lifestyle.

Why Odisha’s Tribal Women Are Returning to Their Natural Roots for Guidance on Food

These women are going back to their native wisdom to, at least, secure the health of their coming generations.

Kerala fights drought with recharged wells

The simpler systems under the well-recharging programme can be installed with around Rs. 5,000, and there is government support of varying degrees for different sections of the society.