Farmers groups conserve traditional rice varieties in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh
The Bastar region was once famous for over 20,000 rice varieties. These are now under threat. Dharohar Samiti, a farmer's organization is working to promote agro bio-diversity conservation and secure livelihood and nutrition to farmers.
Author : ENVIS Centre Department of Environment (Government of Tamil Nadu)
Farmers groups conserve traditional rice varieties in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh