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05/07/2025

ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର MP ହିସାବରେ ଏକ ବର୍ଷ ଭିତରେ ତମେ ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର ପାଇଁ କଣ କରିଛି ବ୍ଏହାର ଜବାବ ଦିଅ?

07/06/2025

Unity in diversity!
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06/05/2025

He should be awarded from Government of India for his resolve! These are people who build in spite of its shortcomings.

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Abdul Malik, a 42-year-old mathematics teacher at the Muslim Lower Primary School in Padinjattumuri, Malappuram, Kerala, has demonstrated unwavering dedication by swimming across the Kadalundi River daily for over two decades to reach his students. This commitment began in 1994 when he sought a more efficient alternative to the arduous 12-kilometer, three-bus commute that consumed nearly three hours each way.  

Each morning, Malik secures a rubber tube around his waist, carries his clothes, books, and lunch in a plastic bag held above the water, and swims approximately one kilometer across the river. Upon reaching the other side, he changes into dry clothes and proceeds to school. Despite challenges such as strong currents, monsoon rains, and occasional encounters with snakes, Malik has never missed a single day of work in over 20 years.  

Beyond his teaching duties, Malik is passionate about environmental conservation and swimming education. He often teaches his students to swim during the summer months and encourages them to protect the river from pollution. 

His extraordinary dedication has earned him the affectionate nickname “Tube Master” among students and locals, symbolizing his resilience and commitment to education. 

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

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03/11/2024

When Harsh*ta Priyadarshini Mohanty began conserving native seeds, she didn’t know she'd be known as the 'seed girl.'

The Class 8 student from Koraput, Odisha, has built a seed bank that houses over 180 varieties of indigenous paddy and more than 80 types of millet.

Inspired by Padma Shri Kamala Pujari, a local agricultural expert, Harsh*ta flagged off her venture of collecting indigenous seeds in 2023.

“Kamala ji gave me four varieties of paddy seeds – Koraput Kalajeera (which got GI-tagged in August 2023), Machhakanta, Umuriachudi and Asamchudi. She said that children must preserve the vanishing Indigenous seeds for future generations,” Harsh*ta told 30 States.

Recognising the unique qualities of native seeds – their adaptability to local conditions, climate resilience, and nutritional value – she remains passionate about promoting their use.

“Farmers don’t have to spend money to buy seeds every season if they conserve indigenous seeds,” Harsh*ta added.

She actively seeks out indigenous seeds from farmers' fields and local markets across Koraput and carefully stores the seeds in plastic containers and earthen pots, using neem tablets to protect them from pests.

Her seed bank includes a diverse range of rice varieties, such as Kalabati (black rice), Tulsi Bhog (high-fibre rice), and Rogusai, as well as various millet types.

She keeps between 100 gm and 250 gm of each seed variety. If there are seeds beyond this, she distributes the surplus among farmers for free. "This year, I have distributed seeds among 50 farmers so far," said Harsh*ta, who aims to be an agronomist.

In addition to her seed-saving endeavours, Harsh*ta has formed a group of young people to promote organic farming in five villages under the Boipariguda block.

03/11/2024

Planting efforts of Mangroves is failing to a large extent(~80%), successful restoration needs creation of right conditions for to regenerate naturally.
Here is a video series by Wetlands International which adopted a more effective approach called Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration(CBEMR). Do watch this to create awareness and ensure governments adapt such approach and save lives and critical resources.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBeZj3LBu_VfaURxEV7QQ2pwuJ5zultOm&si=DXitXOTpROiQPMkW

To restore mangroves, active planting has gained popularity worldwide, including in many areas where Wetlands International works. Planting mangroves may see...

29/10/2024

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