On April 23-25, 2011, several national groups went on a protest march from Tarapur to Jaitapur opposing the nuclear power plant at Jaitapur in Maharastra. The journey was disrupted at Tarapur by the police through detentions and other intimidating methods. The protestors finally reached Mahad on April 25. This is a 7 min film on this event. 

 

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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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