Odisha conservationist's seed bank preserves over 1,480 traditional rice varieties

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Debal Deb founded the Vrihi seed bank in 1997 to conserve India's traditional rice varieties. The bank preserves 1,480 landraces collected from various regions and contributes to national conservation. By June 2026, it had distributed seeds to over 8,000 farmers across 13 Indian states. The organization also helps establish community seed banks nationwide to promote agricultural biodiversity.

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