The Odisha government’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment department has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN), a non-profit organisation, to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops in the state. This dynamic partnership reinforces Odisha’s vision for sustainable agriculture, innovation, and farmer empowerment. By uniting expertise and commitment, we are driving transformative change strengthening resilience, enhancing productivity, and building a prosperous agrarian future for our state.
According to an official statement, the state government has plans to implement a Rs 247.024 crore initiative to preserve and promote traditional crops and indigenous seed varieties in 25 biodiversity-rich blocks across 15 districts. These biodiversity blocks were mostly located in Gandhamardhan, Niyamgiri, Sunabeda, Satkosia, Gupteswar, Malyagiri and Similipal region.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak