A food systems analysis of the Nagpur protest.November 7, 2025 When farmers led by Prahar Janshakti Party chief Bacchu Kadu blocked National Highway 44 in Nagpur for three days in late October, it wasn’t just another agrarian protest—it was a symptom of systemic failure decades in the making. The agitation, which brought traffic to a…
Maruthanganallur, Sivagangai : Pastoral communities across Tamil Nadu convened on November 2, 2025, to discuss mounting challenges in traditional livestock migration routes and demand legislative protection for their livelihoods. The meeting, organized by the Tamil Nadu Federation of Pastoral Peoples Sangams (TFPPS) under State President Rajiv Gandhi, brought together 35 participants including pastoral herders, NGO representatives,…
Nagpur, August 17 At a time when India’s food systems face mounting pressures of climate change, farmer distress, and shifting consumer diets, a session in Nagpur brought together practitioners and farmers to bridge the gap between lived experience and everyday choices. The discussion, titled “Food For You”, was led by Akash Naoghare, a food systems researcher and…
New Delhi, 17 July 2025: The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) has announced the National Seminar on Cotton Productivity and Value Chain Transformation. Scheduled for Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, the seminar will take place at the India International Centre, New Delhi. With the theme “From Soil to Global Shelf: Unlocking the Full Potential…
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The Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) 2025 held in Chennai recently hosted a remarkable event: India’s first National Skill Olympiad on seafood value addition. Organised by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), this event aimed to enhance the skills of workers in the seafood export sector. The grand finale took place on July 1, 2025,…
International Fruit Day is a global celebration that encourages everyone to enjoy fruit and share it with others. This year, it will be celebrated on July 1, 2025. The focus is on oranges, which have been chosen as the Fruit of the Year. Oranges are not just delicious; they are also packed with vitamins and…
In a major step toward strengthening agroecological farming practices in tribal areas, Samaj Pragati Sahayog invited Akash Naoghare, who led two impactful workshops in Khari and Bod villages of Melghat on June 13 and 14, 2025. Organized by Samaj Pragati Sahayog, the sessions focused on empowering over 140 women farmers through practical, community-based agricultural training rooted in sustainability and seed sovereignty. Akash Naoghare delivered in-depth sessions…
On June 21, 2025, the 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led a mass yoga event. He urged everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. Chouhan stressed that yoga is not just a one-day activity. It…
The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) in Chandigarh recently hosted a two-day workshop focused on medicinal plants. This event brought together 120 teachers from various educational institutions. The aim was to promote biodiversity and empower local communities. The workshop included expert sessions where participants learned about the value chain of medicinal…
