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Rashmi Pratap

Seed savers, Dr Ashok Kumar Panigrahi and his wife Kusum; their farm (right) where 1072 paddy varieties are grown every year Environment

This septuagenarian Odisha couple has saved 1072 native rice varieties; shares seeds free with farmers

Dr Ashok Kumar Panigrahi & his wife Kusum conserve indigenous paddy varieties at their seed bank in Chandipur, Balasore. Whenever any disaster like a cyclone affects paddy growers, the couple distributes native seeds for free among the affected farmers

By Rashmi Pratap
Apr 22, 2023 11:51 IST 6 Min read
Umed Singh, organic farmer punjabFarming
Punjab: Farmer turns barren land into organic farm of wheat, fruits and vegetables
By Rashmi Pratap
Apr 17, 2023 17:01 IST 7 Min read
Anuradha Joshi Medhora's Mumbai-based cloud kitchen Charoli recreates traditional recipes from the royal kitchens of MalwaEnterprise
How this advertising professional-turned-chef is reviving the royal cuisine of Malwa
By Rashmi Pratap
Mar 31, 2023 10:10 IST 8 Min read
Kavade's board game installations in an office (left) and board game furniture (right)Art & Culture
How Kavade is reviving ancient board games through handmade pieces & public installations
By Rashmi Pratap
Mar 27, 2023 00:58 IST 6 Min read
Shyam Singh Rod with son Abhay Rod Farming
How this teacher-turned-farmer created a profitable food forest in Shamli
By Rashmi Pratap
Mar 22, 2023 00:22 IST 7 Min read
Jal Sahelis: Bundelkhand's women uplifting their communities by making water available for drinking and irrigationEnvironment
Jal Sahelis: Women water warriors fighting drought in Bundelkhand
By Rashmi Pratap
Mar 06, 2023 00:46 IST 7 Min read
Savita Dakle was married at 17 and learned farming first-hand while working on her in-laws' farm in the Pendagaon village of Aurangabad district Farming
Maharashtra: Woman farmer empowers 7.40 lakh growers with free consultation & training
By Rashmi Pratap
Mar 01, 2023 00:10 IST 6 Min read
Nimal Raghavan, who studied electronics engineering, has revived 140 water bodies since 2019Environment
How this Thanjavur techie restored 140 lakes and ponds in 5 states
By Rashmi Pratap
Feb 22, 2023 00:02 IST 6 Min read
Anand Mishra (right) cultivates lemon, guava and 17 other types of fruits at his organic farm in RaebareliFarming
How this management graduate made organic lemon farming profitable in Raebareli
By Rashmi Pratap
Feb 10, 2023 00:45 IST 6 Min read
Mirs trace their origin to Central Asia and came to Rajasthan via Afghanistan. The Mir women handcraft beadwork and silver accessories, which are an important part of their attire. Art & Culture
Niyati Kukadia: The engineer taking tribal beadwork jewellery from the Rann of Kutch to the world
By Rashmi Pratap
Feb 05, 2023 00:17 IST 6 Min read
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