It is ironical that the more the government creates food insecurity through its “reform” policies, the more it talks of food security. Food security rests on a system, not on “schemes”. “Scheming” is a nasty word and the fact that the most vital parts of our lives are being reduced to government “schemes” is a major problem.

There is no vision and no systemic understanding of linkages between different parts of the food system.

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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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