Biodiversity: From Conservation to Livelihoods

Empowering farmers as custodians of genetic resources

Integrating Knowledge, Rights & Markets

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Traditional Knowledge

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Scientific Validation

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Legal Protection

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Market Linkages

Key Deliverables

Community Gene Bank

Rajasthan’s first community-led gene bank for fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) biodiversity conserved by farmers of Sirohi.

Farmers’ Rights

A premium fennel variety developed in Sirohi, now legally recognized under PPV&FR Act.

Community Rights

From traditional knowledge to legal recognition - Nagauri Paan Methi (Trigonella corniculata) is a victory for farmers, biodiversity, and the future of agriculture.

Seed Systems

Building a robust quality seed production system and facilitating on-farm learning to conserve genetic resources.

Abu Saunf Community Gene Bank

Preserving 150+ fennel varieties in Rajasthan

150+

Germplasm Conserved

2+

Varieties Registered

20M+

Seedlings Distributed

₹400+ Cr

Value Generated

Farm to Market Value Chain

🌾 Farm
🌱 Seed
🏭 Processing
🏷️ Branding
🛒 Market
🌍 Export

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