How women in this tiny Naga village are safeguarding local seeds

In Chizami, a small village in Nagaland’s Phek district, women have taken the lead in preserving traditional seeds and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. This movement began in the mid-1990s through the efforts of local women and the North East Network (NEN), a grassroots organization focused on empowering communities. The women of Chizami have focused on conserving indigenous seeds, which are vital for maintaining biodiversity in the region. They have also embraced organic farming methods, which not only protect the environment but also improve food security and ensure the sustainability of their agricultural practices. This comes after years of Jhum (slash and burn) agricultural practices dried the region of its diversity.
The Chizami Women’s Society (CWS) has been instrumental in these initiatives, fostering community-driven development that includes a strong emphasis on women’s rights and environmental stewardship. Through their efforts, Chizami has become a beacon of sustainable living, inspiring similar initiatives across Nagaland and beyond. The village's model of integrating traditional knowledge with modern sustainable practices highlights the crucial role women can play in community development and environmental conservation​.
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[@monicaprakash4158]

The world has already lost many crop varieties. Appreciate the efforts of Chizami women conserving the seeds and making sure the indigenous varieties don't disappear from our fields.👏

[@nevinprompts]

We need more and more people to do this. Preserve seeds and practice sustainability. Kudos to Chizami women.

[@sendonglongkumer2492]

Well done, highly appreciated.

[@pangjungbaao7285]

Nice initiatives. Government should encourage it

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What beautiful imagery and storytelling

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So happy to find this channel. Well documented... Kudos to the entire team

[@goodfoodmovement]

Thank you :)

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Chizami village ❤️👍

[@tasmiaansari2637]

These women are doing a commendable job!

[@shubhangikumari1832]

So well documented!

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The real daughter of soil.🙏🏼 Without seeds, humanity will cease 2 exist. 👍

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So inspiring!

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Thank you for this video. I liked and subscribe the chanel and video . I'm a natural food fan. Specially our locality food.

[@goodfoodmovement]

Please do check out the other videos as well :)

[@jacksonlotha8832]

Not sure if Chizami comes under FOCUS IFAD project in Phek District , the society can approach the said Project above ,they Provide financial Assistance for Community seed Bank

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Beautiful 💚

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Excellent ❤

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