Coarse grain grown by Baiga adivasi richer in nutrition then Govt's rice, wheat

Dr HD Gandhi is visiting Samnapur in Dindori district in Madhya Pradesh where he meets social activist Nandlal Yadav who tells him that coarse grain which Baiga adivasis grow and found in forest is richer in nutrition value. He says if Baiga adivasis eat fine grains like rice, specially which is provided by Govt and grown with chemical fertilizer, then they fall ill and also feel weak after eating. For more Dr Gandhi can be reached at 08435969386

Posted on: Dec 01, 2013. Tags: Dr HD Gandhi

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