OUR VISION
We aspire to be a network dedicated to maintaining the 'Jugalbandi'
of people and nature in the central Indian landscape by linking knowledge with action
Jugalbandi Exploring the duality and the dance of people's livelihoods and ecological integrity in Central India.
The Latest Updates
ROUNDTABLE #2 - MILLETS IN THE KANHA LANDSCAPE
NCCI hosted the second two-day agrobiodiversity roundtable in Mukki, Kanha, Madhya Pradesh. It saw dynamic discussions to boost millet production and consumption. Topics included improved seeds, sowing techniques, and establishing market linkages across over a hundred villages in the landscape. We saw participation from several Civil Society Organisations, Self Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations.
DBF SMALL GRANTS - NOW OPEN!
The DeFries Bajpai Foundation (DBF) supports scientists, engineers and practitioners who are working towards sustainable solutions to development. The upcoming DBF grants are centred around Millets in Central India. Deadline to express your interest is December 13, 2023.
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Embark on a scholarly adventure with our new virtual Journal Club! Delve into thought-provoking academic papers about the nature and people of Central India.
MILLETS FOR CLIMATE AND NUTRITION
NCCI is currently evaluating millet interventions to assess effectiveness and enable scale-up.