Setting up of community seed bank at every local level stressed
Summary
Stakeholders in Koshi Province emphasize establishing at least one community seed bank in each local level to conserve indigenous seeds and promote food security.
Key Points
- Stakeholders stressed the need for at least one community seed bank in every local level in Koshi Province.
- An interaction was held in Biratnagar on the current status and need for expansion of community seed banks.
- The government is working on preserving local and indigenous seeds and promoting local produce in schools and offices.
- Koshi Province currently has four community seed banks located in Morang, Jhapa, Sankhuwasabha, and Bhojpur.
