As the prospect of the repeal of the infamous three farm laws was getting closer to reality (the laws were finally repealed on the 19th November 2021), on the 15th November 2021 the Union Government of India announced the Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods) Regulations, 2021.
Indigenous Peoples have never been vulnerable; in fact, they are the living proof of human resilience. For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have lived in harmony with nature, developing dynamic and adaptive knowledge, know-how, skills, and practices to observe the environment, anticipate and respond to shocks.
Hendri G Momin, a food entrepreneur from Darechikgre village, West Garo Hills recently participated in the first ever Me•gong festival at Babadam, West Garo Hills from the 18th to 20th November 2021. Known for his delightful innovation cuisines using indigenous ingredients, Hendri also runs a cafe called Aman A•Song Cafe (Mother Earth Cafe) which was set up as part of the Mei-Ramew Cafe initiatives under NESFAS.
Our Lead Associate from NESFAS, Kong Gratia E. Dkhar was a keynote speaker at the 2nd International Agrobiodiversity Congress (IAC) that took place on the 17th of November, 2021 via a virtual event. The Objective of the Annual Congress is to essentially promote agrobiodiversity and support an equitable food system
319 foods found in one village of Ri-Bhoi NESFAS organised a State level “Dissemination workshop on findings of Micro-nutrient rich and climate resilient crop species' ' at Khweng on November…
An exchange visit on school feeding programme was conducted on 2nd October 2021 at Mawmihthied village, East Khasi Hills. The programme was participated by MDM cooks, teachers, community facilitators and students from Dewlieh community and five communities from Garo Hills District.
