The article underscores the growing urgency of seed conservation among tribal and rural communities. It explains how traditional practices of selecting, and preserving diverse indigenous seed varieties, which once formed the foundation of sustainable agriculture are being actively revived. This revival is driven by farmer initiatives like seed festivals, community exchanges, and local seed banks, all aimed at protecting biodiversity, reinforcing seed sovereignty, and strengthening resilience against climate change.

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