At the “Sustainable Agriculture – Pathways to Resilience” session, Mr. Sambit Tripathy stressed that current agricultural practices are unsustainable.
Mr. Arabinda Padhee called for simpler living, citing that only 3 of the last 50 years were normal for Odisha. He highlighted efficient food systems, natural methods, and inclusive growth, along with regenerative farming and rainwater harvesting.
Mr. A. Ravindra emphasized that the climate crisis is linked to nutrition and pollution. He advocated for localized diversification, decentralized food systems, and the Odisha Millet Mission, noting that in pursuing uniformity, diversity was lost. Audience questions were effectively addressed.
