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Agroecology Takes Center Stage at Southern India Kisan Swaraj Sammelan
10 Feb
Summary
- Mysuru hosts Southern India's 6th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan from Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026.
- Focus on seed sovereignty, herbicide-tolerant crops, and labor challenges.
- Public events include exhibitions, organic food stalls, and farming films.
Mysuru will host the 6th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan for Southern India from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Organized by ASHA-Kisan Swaraj in collaboration with Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), the three-day event will bring together diverse stakeholders from across the region.
The Sammelan aims to foster dialogue and collective strategizing around agroecology and farmers' movements. Key thematic discussions will address seed sovereignty, challenges posed by herbicide-tolerant crops, agricultural labor issues, and strategies for managing human-animal conflicts.
Beyond technical discussions, the event will feature public engagement through educational exhibitions, organic food stalls, and a film festival titled 'Chitrotsava' focusing on farming and the environment.
Unique attractions will include live demonstrations of traditional Patnulu spinning and bullock-driven oil extraction. Hundreds of traditional seed varieties will be showcased, encouraging students and the public to appreciate India's agro-heritage.
Renowned figures like Padma Shri recipient Subhash Sharma and former bureaucrat T. Vijay Kumar are expected. The event offers workshops for urban gardening and interactions with experts like Dr. G. V. Ramanjaneyulu.
