This is interesting. We would be happy to know about your organization. Also
where it is working in Chattisgarh. The means by which you involved the
multinational oil giant Shell in development work. And any work you are doing
to preserve indigeneous herbal medicines and varieties of rice (Dr Richharia
was a famous Chattisgarhi scientist who studied the varieties of rice there and
practically felt that the then Madhya Pradesh was the original home of rice).
Who are Tesco? Are you selling through Fair Trade or the known agencies which
support fair prices for producers and then sell to individuals in UK and
Europe? Do you use the Dilli Haat- our Indian fair market for indigeneous
produce. There are agencies like CIKS in Chennai who also work for indigeneous
science. Are you in touch with them?
Prabir
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Dear Dayanandji Marandi
I accept what you are saying 100% and will defend your right with my life to
retain what you believe in. .... Informal education is the first step in this
direction, so that they cannot be exploited by anyone, not even me.
In Chhatisgarh we are already supporting Advasis how to improve production of
AMLA and other cashcrops, and are helping them to market these products
directly without the need of middlemen. These products are being sold in Tesco
in the UK, bought directly from Chhatisgarh Adivasis.
We have also got Shell uk to install Solar Panel Energy in 500 Adivasi hamlets
completely Free of Cost. Are also looking at improving healthcare by provdiing
Bio-degradeable sanitation, all sponsored by individuals without any impact on
the way of life of the Adivasis. In fact this is provided on request by the
Adivasis themselves. There is no reason why this cannot be replicated
elsewhere.
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