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Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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The search for dignified, ecologically sustainable and meaningful livelihoods and jobs is featured in this section. This includes the continuation and enhancement of fulfilling traditional occupations that communities choose to continue, including in agriculture, pastoralism, forestry, fisheries, crafts, and others in the primary economy. It also includes sustainable, dignified jobs in manufacturing and service sectors where producers and service-providers are in control of their destinies and revenues are equitably distributed.
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More videos for Vikalp Sangam by Srishti Institute of Art and Design, 2018
These videos were made for Vikalp Sangam by Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology 1. Ibadat, Kachchh, Gujarat…
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कमार आदिवासियों की देसी खेती (in Hindi)
उन्होंने करीब 346 प्रकार की देसी धान की किस्में लगाई थीं। ... बाड़ियों के प्रचलन से उनके पोषण में सुधार हुआ है और आमदनी भी बढ़ी है।
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15 new breeds of livestock, poultry to get registered
The cultures, agro-ecological zones, and social and economic practices across India account for its rich livestock diversity.
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Sellers make brisk business at tuber mela
The fair saw at least 40 varieties of tuber which are cultivated organically by Kunabi community people and other farmers in Joida taluk.
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New Grading Machine Helps Small Farmers
Agro-waste falls off the upper deck; small grain collects in one tub and the good grain remains in the middle deck, collecting in a separate tub.
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Ahmedabad: Women farmers to dominate Sattvik food festival
At least 70% products will be made and sold by women farmers directly to the consumer.
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64-year old finds success through native paddy
"Raghupathi was successful mainly because he worked hard, following the basics of organic farming,"
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‘Nel’ Jayaraman, The Crusader Who Revived 170+ Native Paddy Varieties!
He went on to revive close to 174 indigenous paddy varieties that were thought to be lost forever.
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Dryland farming revolution by dalit and adivasi women … and some men!
DDS has helped achieve food sovereignty and security for several thousand families, as also empower these women towards autonomy