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A Manifesto on Jaivik Bharat: Vision 2020, developed by Scientists and Farmers was Presented to Ministers and New Ambassadors of Organic Farming in India during Vasundhara 2012

Vasundhara 2012 was celebrated as a Silver Jublee function of the 'Navdanya Movement' that completed its 25 years under the......


If seed becomes a monopoly in the hands of a few multi-national corporations, it would mean destruction of biodiversity, said activist and environmentalist Vandana Shiva, calling upon people to join hands in the fight for freedom of seed.

Addressing an impressive gathering at the ongoing People’s Biodiversity Festival......


Kassel. She cites her compatriot Mahatma Ghandhi, who with his nonviolent resistance forced a colonial power to its knees. Vandana Shiva also has to deal with a powerful enemy. Yesterday Shiva was awarded the Citizenship Award Kassel "glass of reason."

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A-Z of Organic Agriculture, 2012

Week Four, Living Food

Our final week at the month-long A-Z of Organic Agriculture course on the Navdanya Farm outside Dehradun, India, concluded with an incredible education in Living Food.  Once again we are grateful to all our guest speakers including, Dr Vandana Shiva, Anna Powar, Dr.......


This week is  the inauguration of our first annual Navdanya A-Z of Organic Agriculture course! We are thrilled to have an international class of students join us as we embark on a month long education around organic food and farming from some the best teaching minds from around the world.......


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About Navdanya

Navdanya means “nine seeds” (symbolizing protection of biological and cultural diversity) and also the “new gift” (for seed as commons, based on the right to save and share seeds In today’s context of biological and ecological destruction, seed savers are the true givers of seed. This gift or “dana” of Navadhanyas (nine seeds) is the ultimate gift – it is a gift of life, of heritage and continuity. Conserving seed is conserving biodiversity, conserving knowledge of the seed and its utilization, conserving culture, conserving sustainability.

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