The Raan Bhaji festival celebrates indigenous, wild edible plants used in local cuisine, highlighting the ancient diet of human civilisations. Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) thrive independently, predating modern agriculture. WEPs are integral to the sustenance of traditional and indigenous food methodologies, particularly within rural and
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Achieving food security in India with 17.7% of the world’s population but only 2.4% of its land1 is a daunting task. Despite an estimated food production of 314 million metric tons in 2021-2022, the country still faces the challenge of feeding its
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, has long been concerned with ensuring food security. Despite recent economic growth, the country continues to face challenges in eradicating hunger. Maharashtra, one of India’s largest states in terms of area and
The Raan Bhaji festival celebrates indigenous, wild edible plants used in local cuisine, highlighting the ancient diet of human civilisations. Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) thrive independently, predating modern agriculture. WEPs are integral to the sustenance of traditional and indigenous food methodologies, particularly within rural and
Achieving food security in India with 17.7% of the world’s population but only 2.4% of its land1 is a daunting task. Despite an estimated food production of 314 million metric tons in 2021-2022, the country still faces the challenge of feeding its
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, has long been concerned with ensuring food security. Despite recent economic growth, the country continues to face challenges in eradicating hunger. Maharashtra, one of India’s largest states in terms of area and
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