Harnessing Indigenous Wisdom: Integrating Diet,

Technology, and Sustainability for Viksit Bharat

Kumari Divya* , Prabjot Kaur
Department of Mathematics, BIT Mesra, Ranchi-835215, India
[email protected]* National Science Day-2024

INTRODUCTION SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION

❖ Our poster delves into the potential
collaboration among indigenous wisdom, Promote sustainable agriculture
contemporary technology, and sustainable practices such as agroforestry,
methodology in crafting a thriving future for permaculture, and organic farming.
Viksit Bharat or Developed India
❖ Our objective is to blend age-old wisdom with
cutting -edge solutions, fostering a seamless
equilibrium between dietary requirements,
technological process, and environmental
sustainability.

INDIGENOUS DIET
Highlight the nutritional richness and Emphasize the importance of preserving Fig. 9: Agroforestry
cultural significance of indigenous traditional food practices and culinary
diets. heritage.

Fig. 8: The IDCON layer of MiFarm-CSA

architecture.

Highlight the role of indigenous

knowledge in preserving biodiversity
and ecosystem resilience.
Fig. 10:
Bio-plastic
Fig. 2: Decentralised Processing of small millets s

Fig.1: Finger millets (Madua)

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Showcasing indigenous ingredients and Develop educational programs and
time-honored recipes as invaluable awareness campaigns to promotes
resources for promoting holistic health indigenous diets and sustainable food
and well-being. systems
Fig. 3: Indian spices

TECHNOLOGICAL
INNOVATION Fig. 12: Sustainable Diversity

Engage with school, universities, and

Introduce technology-driven community organisations to integrate
solutions that complement indigenous knowledge into curricula and
indigenous food systems. foster a deeper appreciation for traditional
wisdom
Fig. 11: Organic Farming

Fig. 4: Agriculture robotics

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Explore the use of mobile applications Showcase successful examples of
for sharing indigenous recipes, community gardens, farmers'
farming techniques and food cooperatives, and seed-saving programs
preservation methods. that empower communities and
strengthen local food systems.

Fig 5: AI based smart farming

Fig, 14: Sustainable food system

Showcase low-cost, eco-friendly farming Fig. 13: Climate Smart Agriculture

tools and techniques tailored to
indigenous agricultural practices. CONCLUSIONS
By combining indigenous wisdom with technoloogical innovation and
sustainability principles, we can create a pathway towards a more resilient,
equitable, and culturally vibrant food system for Viksit Bharat. Let us
embrace the diversity of our food heritage and work together to build a future
Fig 6: Sustainable agriculture practices where all communities thrive in harmony with nature.

Utilization of precision agriculture

technologies such as sensors, drones,
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