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Emergence of small-scale cold-pressed oil units in Tamil Nadu, a welcome change for the local food systems
Autonomous emergence of small scale cold-pressing oil units to meet local demand for healthy cooking oils offers hope
Food and Water
Odisha set to introduce locally produced millets into ICDS, PDS
Keonjhar district (Odisha) is introducing locally grown ragi (millet) as part of the pre-school meal from July 2020 onwards.
Food and Water
Ecosystems-based adaptation keeps water running in Bhojdari even in dry months
Besides the supply side augmentation factors of water management, equitable distribution and use prioritisation are also important.
Environment and Ecology
Ecovillages – A Silent Development Revolution in South Odisha
In recent years, the importance of sustainability has been recognized in the sectors of agriculture and development with the UN,…
Environment and Ecology
देसी बीजों की खेती ने भूख से बचाया (in Hindi)
तालाबंदी के कारण जब बाजार बंद थे, रोजगार और पैसों का अभाव था, तब उनको पौष्टिक अनाज व सब्जी बाड़ी से सब्जियां की कमी नहीं हुई।
Environment and Ecology
Community participation in conservation of Loktak Lake of Manipur
Members of CSOs re-introduced aquatic and semi-aquatic plants for food, for earning, and for revitalizing the ecosystem of the lake.
Environment and Ecology
The great Indian bustard has a new ally: its human neighbours
Safeguarding the habitat and building local support would ensure that birds can thrive in their natural environment
Environment and Ecology
Out of the Woods: How the FRA Is Helping a Village in Maharashtra During the COVID Crisis
How did the Panchayat achieve such financial and political independence and empowerment?
Environment and Ecology
How Forest Rights Made This Maharashtra Village ‘Atmanirbhar’
In times of crisis forest rights allow communities to move forward in self-sustenance while protecting and conserving their forests...