coconut husks
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Ancient roots, contemporary shoots
Forest home gardens anchor a base for sustainable lifestyles by providing food, fodder, fuel, fibre and medicine to families living in Malnad region
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Panchayat shows the way in Waste Management
People collect waste generated in the village twice a day to ensure that it is fresh - what use would that be?