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Ranchi – Jharkhand

7th – 8th May, 2010

“Let it not be said of India, that this great Republic in a hurry to develop, itself is devastating the green mother earth and uprooting our tribal population.”

President of India, Mr.  K.R Narayanan
25th Jan 2001 Eve of Republic Day

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The epidemic of Biopiracy – the piracy through patenting of biodiversity and traditional knowledge – has reached explosive potentials.

Dr. Vandana Shiva released a new report of 5,000 Biopiracy patents. She said “The 5000 Biopiracy Patents uncovered by Navdanya/Research Foundation for Science, Technology Ecology are just a tip of the iceberg.

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The jury heard the testimonies of a large number of witnesses over three days from the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa as well as some expert witnesses on land acquisition, mining and human rights violations of Operation Green Hunt. The immediate observations of the Jury are as......


The Independent People's Tribunal on Land Acquisition, ResourceGrab and Operation Green Hunt after presiding over 3 days of depositions and testimonies, presented their recommendations on the situation to the public and the Government.

Presenting the recommendations of the jury before the media, public and Government, Justice (Retd.) Sawant said “There is a perception within......


Social Scientists, Experts and Adivasi representatives depose before the Jury;

Testimonies on Land Grab and Government/Corporate Atrocities in Jharkhand and West Bengal

A poignant session (9.4.2010) on Chhattisgarh and the situation of adivasis was presented at the Independent Peoples Tribunal on Land Acquisition, Resource Grab and Operation Green Hunt on 9.4.2010.......


9th – 11th April, 2010, Constitution Club, New Delhi

Stop structural violence against adivasis

Stop destructive development and restore the faith of the adivasis in the Indian Constitution

The Independent People’s Tribunal on Land Acquisition, Resource Grab and Operation Green Hunt, organized by Citizen’s against Forced Displacement and War on People, kicked-off today to a packed hall,......


Navdanya calls for a stop on patents on seed, plants, farm animals and food

As of today truly global action is being taken against patents on seed, plants, farm animals, parts thereof including gene sequences and food. Over 100 organisations from all parts of the world are alerting the public and......


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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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