Previous India Tours Included Dehradun and Vandana Shiva

Posted by on Feb 7, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a full day visit to the Navdanya Farm (Dr. Vandana Shiva Center)

See also: Video – Bill Moyers talks with Dr. Shiva

vandana shiva center on gandhi tour

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.

 Navdanya at Vandana Shiva Center is a network of seed keepers and organic producers spread across 16 states in India. They have helped set up 65 community seed banks across the country, trained over 500,000 farmers in seed and food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture over the past two decades, and helped setup the largest direct marketing, fair trade organic network in the country.

 

Navdanya is a women centered movement for the protection of biological and cultural diversity.

 

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel Madhuban + Organic lunch at Navdanya Farm + Buffet dinner at the Hotel Madhuban.

 

Accommodation:  Madhuban Hotel

 

Weather: Dehradun January temperature varies from 2°C or 35.6 F to 12°C or 53.6 F.