The wealth of knowledge prevailed in the rural and tribal areas are sandwiched between modernization and indigeneity. The younger generation is reluctant about practicing agriculture as well as eating the traditional food that entails a gradual loss of indigenous knowledge and traditional practices. The challenge is how to revive such knowledge and practices for a healthy food habit, conservation agriculture and sustainable development.
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| Recipes from finger millet brought by a contestant during recipe contest organized by DHAN Foundation, India Photo: Hom Gartaula, 4 March 2012, Semiliguda, Odisha, India |
An old woman is preparing finger millet - rice mix for the preparation of ragi gruel, a highly nutritious breakfast drink
Photo: Hom Gartaula, 2 April 2012, Semiliguda, Odisha, India
