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Convergence of Nature and Progress
Elephants of Assam and coconuts of
Nicobar become symbols of change
Self Help Groups in
Andaman and Nicobar are
Our culture teaches us to
making women self-reliant.
maintain a balance between
After Virgin coconut oil acquired
man and nature. We consider
the environment and wildlife as the GI tag, women are now
resources and a significant part exporting their products to the
of life. This spirit is reflected in global market. These efforts are
the inspiring stories of Assam examples of conservation and
and Andaman-Nicobar, empowerment, manifesting
where communities have collective efforts' power.
come together and set a new
direction.
The Hati-Bondhu group in
Nagaon, Assam, has solved the
problem of conflict between
farmers and elephants. They
grew Napier grass on 800
bighas of barren land, which
provided food to the elephants
and saved the farmers' crops.
It is an excellent example of
the co-existence of man and
wildlife.
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