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Who started Beej Bachao Andolan?
the beej bachao andolan began in the late 1980s as a group of activists from the henwal river valley district led by vijay jardhari
Beej bachao andolan is a movement to protect seeds?
Yes.
Beej bachao andolan is a movement to protect seeds true or false?
True...Beej Bachaon means save seeds in Hindi
When start the chipko moment?
The movement began in Chamoli district in 1973 and spread throughout the Uttaranchal Himalayas by the end of the decade. In Tehri district, Chipko activists would go on to protest limestone mining in the Dehra Dun hills in the 1980s as well as the Tehri dam, before founding the Beej Bachao Andolan or Save the Seeds movement that continues to the present day.
What is a seed called in Hindi?
A seed is called "बीज" (beej) in Hindi.
What is beej bachao andolan?
The 'Beej Bachao Andolan' [BBA], begun in the late 1980s, is twenty five year old, led by farmer and social activist Vijay Jardhari. The Andolan started in the village Jardhargaon of district Tehri, Uttaranchal, famous for its unique movement to save the traditional seeds of the hills.The 'Beej Bachao Andolan' [Save the Seed Movement or BBA] is not only a crusade to conserve traditional seeds but also to promote agriculture and local tradition.A farmer and social activist, Vijay Jardhari realized that modern agriculture was destroying traditional farming. Crop yields of the high-yielding varieties in the modern agriculture were actually low; soil fertility was declining leading to an increasing dependence on toxic chemicals. Along with other activities of chipco movement, Jardhari formed the BBA to promote traditional agriculture and crop varieties.In the valley of Ramasirain, Uttarkashi district, Farmers were growing a distinctive variety of red rice called chardhan. The rice was nutritious and suited to local requirements and conditions. Farmers also grew indigenous varieties like thapchini, jhumkiya, rikhwa and lal basmati. Agriculture here was untouched by modern practices and good yields were obtained without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. What the farmers here were doing was avoiding monoculture in a method called baranaja [12 grains] that involves the multicropping of a no. Of cereals and legumes. This diversification is security against drought and crop failure. Different crops are harvested at different times of the year and ensure year-round supply of food. This also maintain soil fertility replenishes nitrogen.Today BBA has about 150 varieties of paddy from which 100 different varieties can still be grown. BBA has also collected 170 varieties of rajma. Effective pest control is accomplished by using the leaves of the walnut and neem, and the application of the ash and cow's urine. The use of traditional farming methods and seeds has resulted higher yields, improved health of humans and increased conservation of soil fertility and agro-biodiversity.
What was BJ Hunnicutt's nickname on MASH?
Beej
What is the Hindi meaning of pumpkin seeds?
The Hindi term for pumpkin seeds is "कद्दू के बीज" (kaddu ke beej).
How do you say seed in gujarati?
(1) bee. (2) beej.
What do you call melon seeds in Hindi?
kharbooje ke beej
What is meaning of spiegel seeds in Hindi?
The term "spiegel seeds" usually refers to mustard seeds. In Hindi, mustard seeds are known as "sarson ke beej" or "rai ke beej."
What is hemp seeds called in India or in Hindi?
Bhaang Beej 'भांग बीज'
