They are replacing the invasive species - gando babool - with mixed varieties of native seeds that can withstand heavy /normal /low rainfall

They let at least ten species of pests, insects, ants, flies, earthworms, spiders, birds and other pollinators to thrive on their lands.

"One of the reasons for opting for this approach is the relatively low cost of these community ponds - it cost a 10th of one under NREGA."

A total of 160 families have enrolled themselves for the formal system of livestock services provided by her.

Traditional Water Ponds were used only for irrigation and for recharging groundwater.

“Dairy farmers in our village sit together as a group once a month and make medicinal balls made of herbs to boost immunity for our cows,”

If a farmer collects 2 kg of Seeraga samba variety of paddy, he must repay with 4 kg of seeds after harvest.

Farmers are impressed by its being a trap crop for cotton and the varieties of millets that form part of their regular diet.

Citizens from all walks of life have joined forces with Adivasi residents to protest, forming relationships between the two different groups.