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Odisha Revives Forgotten Foods, Neglected Crops with Rs 247 Crore Initiative

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News18•19-03-2026, 18:30

Odisha Revives Forgotten Foods, Neglected Crops with Rs 247 Crore Initiative

•Odisha's Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment department partners with WASSAN to revive traditional crops.
•Rs 247.024 crore initiative targets preserving indigenous seed varieties in 25 biodiversity-rich blocks across 15 districts.
•Project focuses on conservation, documentation, and commercialization of neglected crops over five years (2025-26 to 2029-30).
•Deputy CM KV Singh Deo emphasizes protecting traditional foods to preserve cultural heritage.
•Key objectives include establishing State Resource Centres, Kamala Pujari fellowship, and value addition for forgotten crops.

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