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SUMMARY:Bhoomi Ka's Conference on Food Systems Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Context\nThe contemporary food system in India is facing pressing challenges as ecological degradation\,\neconomic uncertainty\, and social inequities converge. Intensive\, monoculture-based agriculture has\nplaced a heavy burden on soil and water resources\, resulting in declining soil fertility\, falling water\ntables\, severe fertilizer and pesticide pollution\, and the loss of indigenous crop diversity. At the same\ntime\, small and marginal farmers struggle with crop loss and damage due to climate change\, unstable\nincomes\, depletion of natural resources\, and poor access to fair markets. These combined challenges\nthreaten both national food security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. \nA decisive transition toward sustainable and equitable food systems is the need of the hour. There is an\nurgent call to move towards food systems that are Clean – environmentally sustainable\, Green – climate\nresilient and regenerative\, and Fair – economically and socially just. Equally important is the\ntransformation of markets and value chains. Strengthening local food systems\, farmer collectives\, and\nfair pricing mechanisms can reduce dependency on volatile markets and large corporate buyers\, while\nenhancing nutritional diversity and lowering environmental impacts\, thereby strengthening Food and\nNutrition Swaraj. \nTo achieve this\, it is paramount that government policies support an enabling ecosystem for\ntransformation—guided by community actions and grounded in research that fosters innovation\,\npromotes local knowledge\, and strengthens Indigenous food systems. \nThe Bhoomi Ka Network plays a pivotal role in driving this transition. With over 10\,000 farmers trained\nin ecological practices\, 5\,000 certified through Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)\, and 52\necological value chains supported\, Bhoomi Ka has been at the forefront of food systems transformation.\nIts growing network of 117 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)\, 67 ecopreneurs\, and several civil\nsociety partners\, experts\, and academicians continues to promote Clean\, Green\, and Fair practices that\nstrengthen sustainable\, smallholder-farmer–driven food systems. Yet\, ecological farming remains far\nfrom mainstream\, and smallholder farmers still face limited access to markets\, finance\, and supportive\ninfrastructure. \nVAAGDHARA with support of Bhoomi Ka is organizing convening a national conference to bring\ntogether FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, CSOs\, experts\, and policymakers to explore practical solutions for\nscaling ecological farming practices and developing smallholder-friendly markets. The conference will\nserve as a collaborative platform to share knowledge\, strengthen partnerships\, and co-create strategies\nfor sustainable growth. It will also facilitate policy dialogue and advocacy to create an enabling\nenvironment for ecological agriculture\, resilient value chains\, and fair market systems. By bringing\ntogether ecological FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, civil society organizations\, researchers\, and government\nrepresentatives\, the conference marks a vital step toward building a sustainable\, equitable\, and\nregenerative food system that benefits farmers\, communities\, and ecosystems alike. \nKey Objectives\n1. Celebrate Bhoomi Ka’s Impact and Collective Achievements: Reflect on Bhoomi Ka’s journey\nin promoting ecological agriculture\, strengthening farmer institutions\, and building sustainable\nvalue chains that empower smallholders and ecopreneurs.\n2. Strengthen Partnerships and Market Linkages: Facilitate collaboration among FPOs\, SMEs\,\necopreneurs\, CSOs\, and ethical buyers through knowledge exchange\, product showcasing\, and B2B\ninteractions to deepen clean\, green\, and fair market relationships.\n3. Scale Ecological Practices and Inclusive Value Chains: Develop strategies to expand ecological\nfarming and sustainable value chains by enabling smallholders to access fair pricing\, diversify\nmarkets\, and build resilient\, smallholder-driven enterprises.\n4. Strategize for Future Growth and Market Opportunities: Explore emerging trends\, policy\npriorities\, and innovations to chart Bhoomi Ka’s future roadmap—ensuring continued network\ngrowth\, sustainable markets\, and long-term food system transformation. \nKey Highlights\n• Farmer Dialogues                                                                • B2B Networking\n• Bhoomi Ka Impact Awards                                                  • Bhoomi Ka Haat\n• Panel Discussions\n• Keynote Address by Policy Makers \nParticipants\n• Farmer Producer Organizations                                          • Civil Society Organizations\n(FPOs) and Ecopreneurs\n• Government Agencies and Policy Makers                           • Agri-businesses and Social enterprises.\n• Research universities and institutions \nExpected Outcomes\n1. Shared Vision and Roadmap: A collective roadmap developed for scaling ecological\nagriculture\, strengthening sustainable value chains\, and advancing clean\, green\, and fair food\nsystems.\n2. Market and Business Collaboration: Strengthened B2B linkages among FPOs\, SMEs\, and\nethical buyers—resulting in new business partnerships\, trade leads\, and product visibility within\nand beyond the Bhoomi Ka network.\n3. Policy and Advocacy Recommendations: Concrete policy inputs and actionable\nrecommendations to create an enabling environment for ecological farming\, local value chains\,\nand smallholder-friendly markets.\n4. Knowledge Exchange and Showcasing: Documentation and dissemination of best practices\,\nsuccess stories\, and innovative models—celebrating Bhoomi Ka’s impact and inspiring wider\nadoption of sustainable food system approaches.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/bhoomi-kas-conference-on-food-systems-transformation-2/
LOCATION:Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan\,  JLN Marg\, Jaipur\, JLN Marg\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bhoomi Ka":MAILTO:contact@bhoomika.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250312T143000
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Objectives \n\nHelp farmers in Baripada use Natural Farming to deal with climate change and improve their crops\, soil\, and water.\nBring together farmers\, policymakers\, and experts to promote Natural Farming and find ways to work together.\nIdentify policies that can support Natural Farming and push for changes that help farmers and the environment.\n\nOverall Aim: \nThis dialogue aims to explore how Natural Farming can help farmers in Baripada deal with climate change\, and find ways to make it work better through teamwork and policy support. \nKey Stakeholders \n\nFarmers and farmer organizations\nPolicymakers and government officials\nMarket experts\nCivil society organizations\nResearchers and academics\nNGOs and international organizations working on climate resilience\n\nExpected Outcomes \n\nEnhanced understanding of climate change’s impact on natural agriculture in Baripada\, including the effects on crop yields\, soil health\, and water resources.\nIdentification of strategies to address challenges and opportunities\, including the potential for climate-resilient crops and value-added products.\nStrengthened networks among stakeholders to promote climate-resilient natural agriculture practices\, including the development of a roadmap for action.\nIdentification of best practices and success stories in natural farming for climate mitigation.\nPolicy recommendations for integrating natural farming into climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.\nFollow-up actions and accountability measures to ensure long-term implementation of strategies discussed during the event.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-9/
LOCATION:Rotary club\, Baripada\, Baripada\, odisha\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212702
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SUMMARY:Bhoomi Ka's Conference on Food Systems Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Global food systems face growing crises due to climate change\, unsustainable farming practices\, and inequitable resource access. Industrial agriculture remained one of the contributors to this peril by contributing to soil degradation\, water scarcity\, and biodiversity loss. In contrast\, smallholder farmers remain vulnerable to market fluctuations and environmental shocks. These challenges demand a shift towards sustainable\, resilient\, and inclusive food systems. On the other hand\, ecological farming\, which emphasizes regenerative practices\, follows principles of nature and biodiversity conservation\, offers a viable solution. It promotes environmental sustainability while improving the livelihoods of rural communities by fostering resilience to climate impacts and creating opportunities in sustainable markets. \nBhoomi Ka Network plays a pivotal role in this transition. With over 10\,000 farmers trained in ecological practices\, 5\,000 certified through Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)\, and 30 ecological value chains supported\, Bhoomi Ka has fostered food system transformation. The network includes 92 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)\, 54 ecopreneurs\, and numerous civil society organizations (CSOs)\, all collaborating to promote clean\, green and fair practices in sustainable value chains for smallholder farmers. Despite these successes\, challenges remain. Ecological farming is not yet mainstream\, and smallholder farmers struggle with limited access to markets\, financing\, and infrastructure. Supportive policies are still needed to promote equitable access and scale sustainable farming and small business. \nin response\, Bhoomi Ka is convening a conference to bring together its network partners—FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, CSOs\, and experts—to explore solutions for scaling clean\, green and fair practices in transforming food systems. The conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge\, fostering partnerships\, and developing strategies for growth. It will also focus on shaping policy and advocacy efforts to create an enabling environment for ecological agriculture\, sustainable value chain and small holder friendly market. \nThe conference will bring together: Ecological Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)\, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)\, Ecopreneurs\, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); Experts and Academics\, Policy Makers and other critical food systems stakeholders. This conference is a critical step toward a sustainable and equitable food system that benefits farmers\, communities\, and ecosystems. \n\nObjectives \n\n\nCelebrate Bhoomi Ka’s Impact: Reflect on Bhoomi Ka’s achievements in promoting ecological agriculture and sustainable value chains. \nStrengthen Partnerships: Facilitate collaboration among FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, CSOs\, and experts to co-create innovative solutions for enabling food system transformation. \nStrategize for Future Growth: Develop a roadmap to scale ecological farming practices\, sustainable value chain \, and promote small holder friendly market.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/bhoomi-kas-conference-on-food-systems-transformation/
LOCATION:SDC\, Conference hall\, Ranchi\, New Barhi Toli\, Purulia Road\, Ranchi\, Jharkhand\, 834001\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bhoomi Ka":MAILTO:contact@bhoomika.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212702
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Objective: To explore the potential of Agro-ecological food systems in strengthening sustainable urban-rural linkages in Odisha\, promoting equitable and environmentally conscious food systems. \nContext: \nOdisha\, one of CWS-Bhoomi Ka’s network states amongst other 7 states has its rich agricultural heritage and diverse ecosystems\, faces challenges in ensuring sustainable food systems. Urbanization and rural-urban migration have led to disconnected food value chains\, impacting rural livelihoods and urban food security. The role of FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations) and local Agro-ecological trades/SMEs in strengthening urban-rural linkages\, in collaboration with and support from government agencies\, social sectors\, activists\, and the Bhoomi Ka platform\, is crucial for promoting agro-ecological food systems in Odisha. \nSambalpur\, a district in southern Odisha\, is home to a significant tribal population (34%) and has a rich collection of indigenous staple crops and uncultivated products. However\, the rapid pace of change has led to a decline in the availability of these traditional produce in the food system. \nKey factors contributing to this trend include: Shifts in consumer taste preferences\, Inadequate quality control measures by Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) or local traders\, Challenges in maintaining quality standards\, Competitive pricing pressures\, Lack of attractive packaging and branding\, Inefficient supply chain mechanisms. \nAs a result\, the unique and nutritious indigenous produce of Sambalpur and other parts of Odisha too is disappearing from the food system\, threatening the region’s food heritage and the livelihoods of tribal communities. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to agro-ecological food systems and their relevance in Odisha\nPanel discussion: Urban-rural linkages and food systems in Odisha\nGroup discussion: Strategies for promoting agro-ecological food systems in Odisha\nNetworking and collaboration building\n\nKey Question in this FSD would be: \n“How can Agro-ecological food systems be strengthened and scaled up in Odisha to promote sustainable urban-rural linkages\, support local traders/SMEs and FPOs\, engage urban consumers\, protect traditional food systems\, and ensure policy support\, ultimately ensuring equitable access to nutritious\, locally-sourced\, and affordable food options?” \nExpected Outcomes from this FSD: \n\nEnhanced understanding of Agro-ecological food systems and their potential in Odisha.\nIdentification of strategies for strengthening urban-rural linkages through agro-ecological food system.\nStrengthened network and collaboration among stakeholders for promoting sustainable food systems under Bhoomi Ka.\n\nTarget Participants: \n\nFarmers and FPO representatives\nPolicymakers and government officials\nResearchers and experts in agriculture and food systems\n\n  \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dailogue/
LOCATION:2nd Floor\, Hotel Sabitri Inn\, Kucinda\, Sambhalpur\, Odisha\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240822T160000
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CREATED:20240819T055327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T060148Z
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Background\nHuman life is impacted by agricultural production\, from the goods we purchase to the food we eat. Humans depend on agriculture to produce food\, raw materials for goods (such as cotton for clothes\, wood for shelter and fuel\, roots for medicines\, and materials for biofuels)\, and incomes and means of subsistence farming. \nThere is currently a great diversity of agricultural systems in the world\, such as the dryland pastoral systems of Africa\, the hill farms of South America\, and the rice paddies of Asia. The vast diversity found in each crop and livestock species\, as well as the plants and animals that serve as the foundation of agriculture\, are all derived from biodiversity. Numerous other species support the vital ecological processes\, such as soil services and water cycling\, that are necessary for agriculture. \nThe vast diversity found in each crop and livestock species\, as well as the plants and animals that serve as the foundation of agriculture\, are all derived from biodiversity. Numerous other species support the vital ecological processes\, such as soil services and water cycling\, that are necessary for agriculture. \nHowever\, the loss of biodiversity on Earth is occurring at a startling rate\, endangering agriculture and ecosystem services as well as their capacity to adapt to shifting environmental conditions. For agriculture and humanity to survive in the future\, biodiversity must be preserved and used sustainably. However\, because agricultural lands cover such a large area of the planet and are home to a significant amount of biodiversity\, agricultural landscape biodiversity conservation must be a key component of global conservation strategies. \nFarmers and other agricultural producers manage agricultural biodiversity and the related landscapes as stewards of the land and natural resources\, including biodiversity. In general\, sustainability is what biodiversity managers strive for to protect resources for coming generations. When this doesn’t happen\, the underlying reasons are frequently uncontrollable. Producers and farmers work together to better manage biodiversity on a global scale. The foundation of agricultural livelihoods is the direct use of agricultural products for sustenance and/or revenue from labor and products. As the most ancient means of human subsistence\, agriculture continues to be the main source of income in many areas even now. The foundation of agricultural livelihoods is the direct use of agricultural products for sustenance and/or revenue from labor and products. As the most ancient means of human subsistence\, agriculture continues to be the main source of income in many areas even now. \nObjectives\nPromote a mixture of land use systems at the ecosystem level that ensures the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. \n The key aspect for discussion \n\nIntensification and improving efficiency\nClimate change\, agriculture and biodiversity\nReduce fertilizer\, pesticide\, herbicide\, and fungicide applications to minimum levels by increased\n\nTarget Audience\n\nFarmers and FPO members\nPRI Members\nAcademics & Researcher\nCommunity based Organization\nSMEs\nMedia\n\nEvent Format\nThe food system Dialogue will feature a mix of keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, interactive sessions networking\, etc. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts\, share best practices and brainstorm actionable solutions. \nConclusion\nWe can feed the globe and guarantee resources for future generations if humanity can establish sustainable agriculture systems that protect biodiversity and ecosystem services on a global scale. Human well-being and environmental security will be at jeopardy if we are unable to meet this shared challenge. \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-8/
LOCATION:Madhabdeep Utsav Bhawan\, Bajkul\, Purba Medinipur\, West Bengal\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240705T160000
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe outlook for worldwide food systems is now more important than ever. The effects of climate change have greatly affected the production of crops across the globe\, leading to alterations in the condition of soil\, the distribution of rainfall\, the prevalence of pests\, the timing of plant growth\, the deterioration of land\, and the reduction in the variety of species. The link between climate change and the availability of food is becoming clearer\, particularly in less developed nations where there is a high incidence of malnutrition\, and where farming that relies on rainfall and is centered around the farm is the main practice. Given the increasing occurrence and severity of weather-related phenomena like droughts\, floods\, and heatwaves\, it’s essential to act swiftly to change our food systems to enhance their ability to withstand climate challenges. This requires implementing strategies and methods that are crucial for building resilient food systems\, which in turn guarantees sustainability and food availability for the coming generations. \nOne effective method for building food systems that can withstand climate changes is to embrace sustainable farming methods. This strategy includes practices like crop rotation\, mixed farming\, and planting cover crops\, which enhance the quality of soil and reduce the risk of pests and diseases. The concept of agroecology integrates natural ecological principles into agricultural methods\, promoting a variety of life forms and the benefits they provide to the environment. The practice of conservation agriculture focuses on keeping the soil covered at all times\, minimizing soil disruption\, and increasing the variety of crops grown. Research indicates that conservation agriculture improves soil composition\, increases the ability of soil to hold water\, and enhances the system’s ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Organic agriculture\, by avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides and relying on natural processes\, also contributes to soil health and the overall well-being of the ecosystem\, making it a viable option for building climate resilience. \nAnother important strategy for increasing resilience is to grow a variety of crops. Changes in climate can shift the patterns of pests and diseases\, making single-crop farming particularly vulnerable. By adopting diverse farming systems that include a range of crops\, these risks can be reduced. \nInnovation is essential to changing food systems for climate resilience in addition to conventional adaptation techniques. In order to solve the difficulties of food security in a changing climate\, research and development are essential in fields including climate-resilient crop types\, biofortification\, sustainable aquaculture\, and alternative protein sources. \nAccess to safe and nutritious food is crucial for maintaining good health and well-being. It ensures that individuals receive the necessary nutrients to support their growth and development. In many communities\, access to such food can be limited\, leading to health disparities. Governments and organizations work to improve access by promoting food security measures such as affordable pricing and distribution networks. Education on nutrition also plays a vital role in helping people make informed choices about their diets. Ultimately\, ensuring access to safe and nutritious food is fundamental to promoting overall health and reducing inequalities. \nObjective\nTo facilitate collaboration among invited stakeholders in order to address obstacles and prospects for creating more sustainable food systems. \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-7/
LOCATION:Gungun palace\,main road\,gola\,ramgarh\,Jharkhand\, Ramgarh\, Jharkhand\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212702
CREATED:20240608T093436Z
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SUMMARY:FOOD SYSTEM DIALOGUE
DESCRIPTION:Introduction: \nMultitude of institutional\, social\, economic\, and environmental issues significantly impact agriculture. In its endeavor to feed the growing population\, agriculture is growing faster than ever before while having fewer resources. This task is of feeding the unfed escalated the effects of climate change. The Green Revolution in the 1960s raised agricultural productivity. Long-term use of intensive agricultural practices\, such as heavy Agro-chemical application\, high-yielding variety cultivation\, and intensive land preparation\, increased socio-ecological costs by reducing biodiversity\, soil health\, water quality in natural waterways\, forest cover for agriculture\, and the wisdom of traditional agriculture\, which in turn affected human health. \nIn return\, the effects of climate change have a significant impact on agriculture as well. For example\, high air temperatures alter the timing of planting and harvesting seasons as well as the prevalence of pests and diseases. They also frequently bring on unexpected floods and droughts. If current patterns persist over time\, they may eventually result in political and civil unrest\, and food insecurity.   In this environment\, achieving the sustainable development goals of eradicating poverty and hunger while mitigating the effects of climate change requires strengthening agricultural systems’ resilience through sustainable farming practices. \nThe Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines resilience as a system’s and its constituents’ ability to bounce back quickly and efficiently from adversity while maintaining\, repairing\, or improving their core basic structures and functions . Agricultural resilience\, when applied to the agricultural perspective\, is an operational concept that assesses how well agricultural systems are able to manage the dynamics of various uncertainties while fostering an environment that is conducive to learning through adaptive processes like farm practices\, governance\, risk management\, and farm demographics. \nTraditional agricultural and agro-ecological practices—such as preserving a significant amount of agro-biodiversity\, conserving soil\, and using water harvesting techniques—play a significant role in enhancing the resilience of the agriculture system\, ultimately ensuring global food security even during climatic variations. \nObjective: \nto propose a framework through integrating traditional technology into modern agricultural setup with modification for establishing climate-resilient food system. \nKey aspects for discussions: \n\nClimate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.\nIntegrating wisdom of traditional and modern agricultural practices.\nResistant indigenous varieties and traditional agricultural practices which can be adapted to build the system resilience.\n\nTarget Audience \n– Farmers and FPOs \n– Policymakers and government officials \n– Academics and researchers \n– NGOs and community organizations \n– Consumers and food industry stakeholders \n– SMEs \n– Media \nEvent Format: \nThe Food System Dialogue will feature a mix of keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, interactive sessions\, and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts\, share best practices\, and brainstorm actionable solutions to pressing challenges. \nConclusion: \nEssentially to understand the cultural\, ecological\, and socio-economic conditions to determine more efficient agricultural practices to improve the resilience of the agricultural system. To learn numerous traditional methods which can be employed in modern farming strategies in order to make it more nature-friendly. \nLet’s established a partnership with nature to combat climate change and guarantee an ample food supply for tomorrow. We can build a strong\, eco-friendly food system for everyone if we work together.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-6/
LOCATION:Rajasthan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240426T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212702
CREATED:20240423T063324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T080854Z
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SUMMARY:FOOD SYSTEM DIALOGUE
DESCRIPTION:Introduction \nIndia’s food system struggles with too much food and malnutrition due to climate change\, but empowering small farmers and promoting organic networks can create sustainable local food systems\, ensuring fair market access\, food security\, and biodiversity preservation. \nBhoomi Ka’s Food System Dialogues (FSDs) support the UN’s Food Systems Summit goals by sparking discussions among stakeholders to promote sustainable food systems\, aligning with the summit’s five action tracks to foster collaboration and find solutions for a resilient and fair food system. These dialogues provide a platform for engaging multiple stakeholders and aim to catalyze partnerships and innovative strategies towards achieving sustainable development goals in food systems. \nObjective: \nEngage stakeholders to shape the future of food systems\, Showcasing implementation models for food system transformation\, and. Build and support collaborative networks and partnerships for food system transformation. \nThe Food System Dialogue will facilitate the establishment of more sustainable food systems policies and programmes\, at the local levels\, underpinned by more robust and adaptive governance structures to handle the current complexities of food systems. \nAction \n\nEstablish a multi-stakeholder platform: -: Create a platform where all the players in the food system can come together. This could include farmers\, food companies\, government agencies\, and even consumers.\nEmpower leaders: Will empower public institutions to manage and guide the management of food systems to long-term outcomes.\nMap it out: – understanding the elements\, drivers\, and outcomes of food systems\, identity who are the main actors involved\, catalogue existing policies and activities related to food and agriculture\, and review potential linkages with existing strategies.\n\nApproach \nIntegrated interventions are planned to optimize societal outcomes (environmental\, health\, social\, and economic)\, resulting from enhanced cooperation among food systems actors and addressing the drivers and trends of both unsustainable food production and consumption. \n Key aspects for discussions: \n1 Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Environmental Conservation \n\nStrategies for Promoting Sustainable Consumption Patterns and Reducing Food Waste.\nFostering Inclusive Partnerships for Sustainable Food Systems.\nBuilding Effective Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems\n\n5 .Integrating Food System Transformation with SDG Targets: Opportunities and Challenges \nOutcome: \n\nSupporting more efficient use of natural resources and lower environmental impacts\, while simultaneously improving societal outcomes (such as human health and rural livelihoods);\nRevealing underlying and root causes of unsustainable production and consumption patterns;\nGetting everyone involved in the food system to work together and think about the big picture. Farmers\, food companies\, governments\, and consumers all need to be on the same page.\nDeveloping better policies and putting them into action. This will help us achieve the goals set out by the Sustainable Development Goals\, which aim to create a better future for everyone.\n\n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-5/
LOCATION:Gurukul Ashramik Vidyalaya\, Jhalda-2\, Purulia\, West Bengal\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212702
CREATED:20240417T101423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T101423Z
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SUMMARY:Maath Theke Rannaghar\,2024
DESCRIPTION:Bhoomi Ka at Maath Theke RannaGhor (6th Season)\n\nEvent Details:\n– Name: Maath Theke RannaGhor (6th Season)\n– Date: 6th – 7th April 2024\n– Location: Bijoygarh Jyotish Ray College\, Kolkata\n– Motto: Destination for Alternative Living\n\nIntroduction:\nThe 6th season of “Maath Theke RannaGhor” aimed to promote sustainable living and showcased a variety of eco-friendly products.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives:\n– Promote small entrepreneurs supporting eco-friendly living.\n– Raise awareness about organic and sustainable products.\n– Connect and build networks with SMEs and FPO/FPC participants.\n– Understand the needs of SMEs and FPOs.\n\nActivities:\n– Stall Setup: Bhoomi Ka set up a stall to exhibit and market products supported by them.\n– Representation: The Bhoomi Ka team\, along with a producer\, engaged with consumers directly.\n– Product Showcase: Products from Ajivika Bhoomika (Jharkhand)\, Umang Mahila (Uttarakhand)\, and Chasi Bhai FPO (Orissa) were presented.\n– Networking: Liaised with other producers and consumers to market Bhoomi Ka products.\n\nImpact:\n– Exposure: Received significant exposure and interaction with numerous organizations and retailers.\n– Demand: Products\, particularly Balijhojana Rice\, garnered considerable demand.\n– New Partnerships: 4 SMEs and 1 FPO were onboarded during this event as part of networking building.\n\n\nHighlights:\n– Screening of a captivating movie depicting the efforts of traditional farmers.\n– Deliberation on expanding awareness and participation in organic and natural production.\n– Support for environmental causes and cultural performances.\n\nBhoomi Ka’s participation in “Maath Theke Rannaghor” facilitated networking\, raised awareness about sustainable products\, and showcased the potential of eco-friendly living.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/maath-theke-rannaghar2024/
LOCATION:Bijoygarh Jyotish Ray College\, Jadavpur\, Kolkata\, West Bengal\, India
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Objectives\nThe Food Systems Dialogue will be organized with the following objectives:\n\nConvene diverse groups including farmers\, policymakers\, food producers\, consumers\, and industry representatives to engage in discussions aimed at addressing challenges in the production\, marketing\, and consumption of minor millets\, with a focus on sustainability. The objective is to collaboratively determine strategies to advance this movement with an inclusive\nOrient farmers to emphasize the significance of PGS certification and its Additionally\, formulate strategies to engage with the government\, promoting the adoption of PGS to ensure sustainable agriculture practices and quality produce.\n\nKey aspects for discussions\n1.     Access to Safe food and nutritious food – Challenges and opportunities\n\nScaling up production of minor millets in the State\n\nTactics and technology to increase production of minor\nExisting and improved agro-practices for minor\n\n\n\n3.     Streamlining approaches for processing minor millets by community-led approaches.\n\nExisting system/procedures of processing of different minor\nApplicability for processing through community-owned approaches\nResearch and innovation on small scale machinery\n\n4.     Approaches to enhance consumption of minor millets\n\nExisting challenges for increasing consumption of minor\nInnovative and cost-effective measures/approaches to enhance acceptability and consumption/utilization of minor millets.\nInclusion of millets in safety net schemes- PDS\, ICDS\, Mid-day meal\n\n5.     Strengthening local markets and small enterprises in tribal areas for promotion of minor millets.\n\nChallenges for promoting minor millets\nCost effective\, profitable measures through MSME\, SHGs\, Youths\nEnhancing Market Reach through Integrated Value Chains”\nPolicies to strengthen market system\n\n\nPGS Certification: Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture and Quality Produce (Challenges\, Importance & Opportunity)\n\nExpected outcome\n\nRecommendations received from the FSD will be help support in formulating a strategy to advocate promotion of minor millets and PGS certification in the\nA community led action plan will be prepared for promoting minor millets in the\nPolicy-level engagement\, resulting in the creation of supportive regulations addressing various challenges linked with production\, processing and marketing of minor millets.\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-4/
LOCATION:Hotel Rajshree Palace\, Bypass Canal Road\, Malkangiri\, Odisha\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240312T170000
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Objective\nThe key objective of this Food System Dialogue is to assess challenges and explore opportunities for creating networks and forming partnerships to improve market connections for small-holder farmers\, FPOs\, and Ecopreneurs\, to help strengthen their economic stability and broaden market access for these stakeholders. \n \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-3/
LOCATION:: Haryana Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute (HAMETI)\, Jind\, Haryana\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vaagdhara":MAILTO:vaagdhara@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231215T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231215T160000
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SUMMARY:FOOD SYSTEM DIALOGUE
DESCRIPTION:“Co-Creating Clean\, Green\, Fair & Sustainable Food System in India:  \nMutual journey with diverse thought”  \nAs India charts its course towards 2030 and beyond\, the nation’s food system grapples with a complex web of challenges. These challenges encompass mounting pressures on precious natural resources such as soils\, water\, air\, and forests\, as well as the relentless impacts of climate change on them. Simultaneously\, the landscape of land ownership is fragmenting\, urbanization is on the rise\, and the scourge of malnutrition among children still persists as a big problem. India’s food system presents a dichotomy\, boasting substantial surpluses while simultaneously harbouring a high prevalence of malnutrition among both women and children. This duality reflects the inherent fragility of the system. \nIn response to this urgent need and to discuss the possible and innovative solutions\, we are pleased to announce the organization of a Food System Dialogue on the theme titled “Co-creating a Clean\, Green\, Fair\, and Sustainable Food System in India: A Mutual Journey with Diverse Perspectives”. The dialogue is proposed to be organised at the Russi Modi Centre for Excellence in Jamshedpur on the 15th of December\, 2023.   \nThe Food Systems Dialogues is a structured discussion where different stakeholders including farmers\, policymakers\, food producers\, consumers\, and representatives of existing food industries address the issues of food production\, distribution\, consumption\, and sustainability. Through this Food System dialogue\, our aim is to reach a conclusion on how to advance this movement with an inclusive approach. \nThe key objectives of food system dialogue are: – \n\nTo discuss about required transformation of the existing food systems to deliver healthy\, sustainable and affordable diets/food as a pathway towards ending hunger and malnutrition in all its forms\, contributing to achieving Sustainable Development; and\nEngage key stakeholders in a dialogue focused on integrating food systems with ecological farming\, addressing challenges in processing\, marketing\, and consumption while prioritizing fair pricing.\n\nThe dialogue will help enable to: – \n\nRecognize the rationale for positioning the health and nutrition of people at the centre of policies and programmes to transform food systems leaving no one behind;\nMap action points to engage at policy level for framing conducive policies that support fair pricing and ecological farming practices\, contributing to a more supportive regulatory environment.\nLearn innovative and sustainable solutions for the challenges behind processing\, marketing\, and consumption.\nFoster collaborations between different actors in the ecological farming supply chain\, encouraging partnerships that enhance overall sustainability.\n\nAGENDA \n“Clean Green\, and Fair food system in the present scenario (Challenges\, fair & inclusive livelihood\, policy gap and benefits of natural & indigenous product).”  \nIntegrating regional food system dialogues promotes inclusivity\, knowledge sharing\, data exchange\, capacity building\, and policy alignment within the broader food system. It enhances the global food system dialogue by acknowledging and integrating regional diversity in experiences\, challenges\, and solutions. A policy framework is essential for nurturing a resilient\, sustainable agro-ecological food system. Recognizing the importance of food system consumption is crucial for individuals\, communities and society at large. \nDesired Outcome \nA document will be prepared on agro ecological value chain and policy recommendations to fthe gap in political lobbying for this cause. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-2/
LOCATION:Russi Modi Centre of Excellence\, Jamshedpur\, Jamshedpur\, Jharkhand\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bhoomi Ka":MAILTO:contact@bhoomika.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230718T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T131000
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Food System Dialogue \nThe 2nd Multistakeholder\nfollow-up dialogue\nfor UN Food Systems\nStock-taking Moment 2023 \n18-19 July\, 2023\nRanchi\, Jharkhand. \nThe 2nd Food System Dialogue is organized to understand our direction on the action points of UN Food Systems Summit 2021 and bring in experiences from other states. The Stock-taking Moment (STM) is in line with the commitment of the UN Secretary General and will be fed to the\nprocess of the first of these Food Systems Stock-taking moments in 2023 in Rome. \nThe stock-taking moment seeks to build awareness and momentum towards the sustainable food system and serve as an opportunity to consolidate national and sub-national learning. It will identifyemerging promising patterns and solutions across the different regions of the state. This is also\nan opportunity to intensify the momentum for food system transformation and to report on the progress made since the 2021 Food Systems Summit Dialogue. \nGlimpses of the 1st UN Food System Dialogue \nOn 13th April 2021\, a Food System Dialogue was organized to understand the grassroot perspective from Jharkhand where the following way forwards were proposed with immediate focus on\n• Framing agriculture policy for the state of Jharkhand with strong focus on ecological farming.\n• Forming a working group to facilitate action research and policy advocacy on efficacy of various nutrition sensitive farming and traditional food system\nand diet diversity.\n• Brining in various relevant campaigns and networks together on a platform to multiply already existing practices across the country.\n• A large-scale mainstream supported program on women led climate resilient ecological farming to be framed and advocated to the government. \nAgenda for the proposed 2nd Food System Dialogue\nDay 1 \nReview of the action points on each action track focusing on the\n1) state interventions | 2) CSO intervention | 3) observation in the community during\nlast 2 years (2021-23)\nAction Track 1 | Ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all\n(Led by NLSU)\nAction Track 2 | Shift to sustainable consumption patterns\n(Led by Bhoomi Ka)\nAction Track 3 | Boost nature-positive production\n(Led by Welthungerhilfe)\nAction Track 4 | Advance equitable livelihoods (Led by CARITAS)\nAction Track 5 | Build resilience to vulnerabilities\, shocks and stress (Led by RRA) \nDay 2 Further action plan on each action track including the identification of best practices\, bottlenecks\, capacity needs and collaboration possibilities. \nParticipation\nParticipants would include experts from GO\, CSO\, farmers\, community leaders\, academia\, media\, people’s representative and so on. Participants are\nexpected mostly from Jharkhand with representatives of important interventions from Odisha\, Chhattisgarh\, Madhya Pradesh\, West Bengal\, Bihar\, Rajasthan\, Punjab\, Maharashtra\, Telangana\, Karnataka. The outcome of the stock taking moment will be further fed into the global stock taking process that is scheduled to happen from 24th to 26th July \nRelevant links:\nhttps://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/fs-stocktaking-moment/
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue/
LOCATION:Ranchi\, Ranchi\, Jharkhand
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T173000
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SUMMARY:Mainstreaming Minor Millets in Food System
DESCRIPTION:Tentative Agenda_FSD_07 June..
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/mainstreaming-minor-millets-in-food-system/
LOCATION:Rajasthan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vaagdhara":MAILTO:vaagdhara@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230505T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T220000
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SUMMARY:Math Theke Rannaghor\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The second phase of “Math Theke Rannaghor” was held on May 5 and 6\, 2023 at Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College organized by Nature Mates Nature Club. In the first phase of this joint conference\, farmers-market-consumer-organizers involved in food from different parts of the state came and made the event a success. Many people are doing very important work\, so the need to organize the networking space is more. \nAt the second edition of the conference\, Centre for World Solidarity has set up its stall on the name of “Bhoomi Ka” for exhibiting and marketing of Bhoomi Ka supported products produced by small and marginal farmers. The Bhoomi Ka team was represented by Antarlina & Debasish\, and one of our producers (Akaliya) also accompanied with our them so that the consumers could talk directly to producers\, which is one of our objectives. The stall ran from 4 pm to 10 pm every day (5th and 6th May\, 2023). \nProducts details :  \n\n\n\nSl No.\nProduct\nQuantity (Kg)\n\n\n1\nRice (Bali bhojana)\n25\n\n\n2\nMustard Oil\n10\n\n\n3\nMoong Dal\n2\n\n\n4\nKurti Dal\n1\n\n\n5\nArhar Dal\n5\n\n\n6\nMasoor Dal\n2\n\n\n7\nGota Mosoor\n1\n\n\n 8\nChana Dal\n3\n\n\n \nTOTAL\n49\n\n\n\nThe main purpose of participation in the fair is exhibiting and marketing of Bhoomi Ka supported products. There were several foundations\, organizations\, civil societies\, small producer groups\, individual producers participated in the fair. Liaisoning with other producers and consumers in order to market Bhoomi Ka products was the main objective. There was a footfall of many consumers and other stake holders who showed interest in our products and demanded for more supply. We had a very good exposure as well as had great interaction with many organisations and retailers. Balijhojana Rice has a huge demand. We believe\, we will get demand from many organisations and retailers for the rice. Mustard oil and dal r also having demand. \nOn May 6\, from 11 am to 1 pm\, discussion on plans to increase the number of consumers with representatives of various food manufacturers\, agricultural organizers\, farmers of the state was organized. This time\, the theme has come up in ‘Ora Hidimba Katha’\, a unique play by the ‘Guli’ group on the 5th\, with Chandra Mukherjee’s song ‘Women’s Labor’ on the 6th. \nOther Participants : \n\n\n\nSl No.\nParticipants\n\n\n1\nDhenki\n\n\n2\nKishalay Foundation\n\n\n3\nJeevika Development Society\n\n\n4\nBengal Handloom (MGGS)\n\n\n5\nMukti Fresh\n\n\n6\nGaota Khomar\n\n\n7\nNature Mates Nature Club\n\n\n 8\nSabujmon (Eco Garden)\n\n\n9\nJoy Gopalpur Gram Vikash Kendra\n\n\n10\nNature Touch\n\n\n11\nANARI\n\n\n12\nNarayani Organics\n\n\n13\nLeafy Green\n\n\n14\nMadhuban\n\n\n15\nDevelopment Research Communication and Service Centre\n\n\n16\nAlor Thikana\n\n\n17\nKhiti\n\n\n18\nMom’s Pleasure\n\n\n19\nApanjan Joutho Samabay\n\n\n20\nKrishna Nagar Agro Farmers\n\n\n21\nJaladarsha Collective\n\n\n\n   \n  \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/math-theke-rannaghor-2023/
LOCATION:Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College\, Jadavpur\, Kolkata\, West Bengal\, 700032\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Mates Nature Club":MAILTO:NATUREMATES@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230428T170000
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SUMMARY:Jharkhand Millets Meet & Exhibition\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: Jharkhand Millets Meet & Exhibition \nJharkhand Millets Meet & Exhibition\, 2023\nGovernment of India\, Ministry of Food Processing Industries organized Jharkhand Millets Meet & Exhibition on 27th and 28th April\, 23 at Birsa Munda Auditorium\, Birsa College\, Khunti\, Jharkhand. Recognising India’s accomplishment in feeding its enormous people and striving for world wellbeing\, the United Nations declared 2023 to be the International Year of Millets. The primary goal of the International Year of Millets is to enhance awareness about the nutritional significance of millets and to promote understanding of how millets can help to eliminate food injustice and malnutrition. Government of India is promoting millets in every possible way as millets is power house of nutrition and is considered as super food. \nMillets of Jharkhand\nMillets\, which are simply grasses\, were the first crops to be domesticated when humanity decided to grow their own food. Jharkhand being a tribal area has a rich history of millet based diet system. Pearl Millet ( Ba- jra)\, Sorghum (Jo-war) and Finger Millet (Ra-gi) are the major millet varieties grown in the state. The state has 32934 Hectares of area under Millet cultivation. During the years 2020-2021\, 2021-22\, and 2022-2023\, \nJharkhand produced a total of 27094 tonnes of Bajra\, Jowar\, and Ragi Millets. During 2019-20\, the total cultivation area for Bajra was 418 Hectares with a production of 281 (tonnes) and similarly\, for Jowar\, 3842 hectares of area was used for the cultivation of around 2752 tonnes. Ragi Millet covers the largest cultivation area with a production figure of 24061 hectares in the state. \nObjectives : \n\nUnderstanding the benefits of millet for Health and the Environment\nAssessment of credit Potential of MSME sector & fostering entrepreneurship through the PMFME scheme\nMillet AgriTech & Startup Meet: The Need for it and how is it a profitable business\nExport\, Logistics & Government Interventions for millets\nDeveloping the capabilities of business owners through technical education\, skill development\, and enabling them along their value chain\n\n  \nKey Sessions for the Event : \n\nUnderstanding and addressing nutritional security through millets by means of nutrient management technologies\, disease resistance\, better drought tolerance bio- fortification\, and higher productivity\nAddressing the challenges related agricultural dynamic changes in response to climate change in Jharkhand\nExploring and understanding the gaps in productivity\, technology\, and extension for millets promotion in Jharkhand\nDiscussing the millet specific interventions in agricultural input markets\nFinding opportunities and challenges for millets based food entrepreneurs\nProposing incentive schemes like\, MSP for millets to promote the producers across the country\nCreating opportunities for millet based research for relevant clinical data supporting beneficial claims of millets\nCreating designated market space of millets for producers in the state\nProposing organized programs for production and supply of seeds of improved varieties\nSchemes of MoFPI\, NABARD\, MSME for better outreach of Mission millets in Bihar\nPotential of MSME Sector for developing a viable millet production value chain\nDeveloping Millet Processing clusters\n\nParticipants : \n\nFarmers/ Producers/ Agriculturists\nFPOs/FPCs/ Cooperatives/ SHGs/ SHG Federations/ Concerned NGOs\nStudents from Educational institutes\nGovernment Bodies/ State Enterprises\nFood Safety and Standards Agencies\nFarmers and Agri Entrepreneurs\nPolicymakers\, Scientists & Academicians\nAgro & Food Industry\nStart-Ups Manufacturer\nBeverage Industries\nFood Service Equipment Dealer/ Distributor\nIndustry representatives\nAnganwadis\nPanchayat representatives from nearby villages\n\n  \nCentre for World Solidarity (CWS) not only participated in the event but also installed a stall on the name of “Bhoomi Ka” where the products produced by the FPO Ajeevika Bhoomi Ka were exhibited\, marketed and sold. \n\n\n\n\n\nProduct Details (sold)\n\n\n\nSl No.\nProduct\nQuantity (Kg)\nProduct Rate\nTotal Amount\n\n\n1\nBlack Rice\n10\n100\n1000\n\n\n2\nBali bhojana\n10\n50\n500\n\n\n3\nMustard Oil\n8\n230\n1840\n\n\n4\nMoong Dal\n2\n140\n280\n\n\n5\nKurti Dal\n5\n100\n500\n\n\n6\nArhar Dal\n5\n120\n600\n\n\n7\nMasoor Dal\n1\n120\n120\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n\n4840\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nVisitor Detail\n\n\n\nSl No\nVisitor Name\nAddress\nContact\n\n\n1\nManish\nPuresh Dairy\, Ranchi\n9920054730\n\n\n2\nDr. Anju Lata\nBirsa College Khunti\n9006217047\n\n\n3\nChandra Shekhar Pingua\nKhunti\, P.S\n9113138452\n\n\n4\nRavi Gupta\nBig FM \, Ranchi\n9693680008\n\n\n5\nMili Dubey\nDirector(Food& Agri)\n9818133875\n\n\n6\nNupur Pal\nI.S.M\, Ranchi\n9304351363\n\n\n7\nBhanna\nJRU\, Ranchi\n7011855767\n\n\n8\nSanju Devi\nSevika\, Jamuwadag\n8409856124\n\n\n\nBhoomi Ka stall was visited by many visitors and delegates. The products of Bhoomi Ka were in demand and were appreciated by the visitors. Some of the important delegates were : \n   \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/jharkhand-millets-meet-exhibition-2023/
LOCATION:Birsa Munda Auditorium\, Birsa College\, Khunti\, Jharkhand\, Jharkhand\, India
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SUMMARY:People's Convention "Millet for Millions"
DESCRIPTION:The United Nation has declared 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”. To celebrate millets gaining international attention\, Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRA Network) has organized People’s convention  “Millets for Millions” to celebrate millet festival with millet champions who are working relentlessly to preserve\, conserve and promote millets in India and Globally. \nThe Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRA Network) invited partnerships and collaborations across the country to own\, support\, convene the People’s Convention. To collaboratively chart pathways for civil society\, research institutions\, enterprises and for the government to bring back millets into localized food systems and to Celebrate the Rich Cultural Traditions and Diversity of Millets and contribute to the Policy Discussions on ‘Millets for People’\, Antarlina Karmakar and Sandeep Sahu from CWS attended the program in New Delhi. \nFocal Areas and Policy Discussions \n\nMILLETS IN PUBLIC DIETS CONTRIBUTING TO MITIGATE MALNUTRITION : Encouraging large scale consumption of millets by inclusion of millets in PDS ◼ Inclusion of millets in ICDS for better nutritional outcomes for women and children\nDECENTRALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ENABLING LOCALIZED MILLET FOOD SYSTEMS : Evolving support systems for decentralized millet processing ◼ Enabling policies to strengthen millet markets and local economies\nMILLETS IN AGROECOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE : Strengthening agrobiodiversity of millets: Community-managed millet seed systems ◼ Breaking the barriers in millets productivity through sustainable intensification and multi-cropping systems\n\nLearnings : The People’s Convention was a hub where representatives from all over India (28 states) who participated to promote millets “on farms and on plates”\, at nation-wide scale because millets can improve resilience to climate change\, reduce water shortages and address nutritional challenges. Almost every district in the country can produce\, process and consume millets. A proportional shift to millets can stimulate local economies and cut down long-food supply chains. Millets can regain their status in production and consumption with favourable public policies and investments. Introducing unpolished millets locally in ICDS\, Mid-day meals\, and PDS replacing a proportion of rice/ wheat can stimulate demand\, production and investments in millet value chains. \nThe People’s Convention on Millets for Millions is the first step in making IYOM as an inclusive agenda for people and ecosystems. RRA Network aims to create an enabling environment for reclaiming millets as the people’s food to benefit millions of people: farmers\, wage workers\, women\, children\, entrepreneurs and consumers. The People’s Convention also celebrate the rich cultural diversity associated with millets by recognizing their centrality in local food systems. Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) is one of the Collaborating Network partners of RRA Network and “Bhoomi Ka” is one of the proud strategic partners of People’s convention “Millets for Millions” organised by RRA Network to celebrate millet festival with millet champions who are working relentlessly to preserve\, conserve and promote millets in India and Globally. \nProceedings – The People’s Convention – Millets for Millions
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/peoples-convention-millet-for-millions/
LOCATION:A.P. Shinde Symposia Hall\, NASC Complex\, New Delhi\, Delhi
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