These small grains are filled with nutrition, and are the ultimate survival food, as they can grow in the harshest of climates and the poorest of soils

To remain inclusive, the school allows families to pay whatever fee they can afford and finds sponsors to pitch in with the rest

“The organic vegetables are more expensive, and I have a family to feed.” “It’s supposed to be better for you, but the imported vegies are bigger,”

Payvihir, which has a 182-hectare forest under community forest rights (CFR), has worked wonders in the last four years, showing the way for tribals.

Madhu Reddy talks about the journey that inspired her to return to her family farm and convert it into a chemical-free establishment.

"A lot of our products are cheaper than the inorganic equivalent in supermarkets, since our overheads are low."

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

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

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