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Another hurdle is water scarcity. We loved how there are
Dr. Vandana connected the culture to the water some things
and reminded us that not polluting rivers is a we need to
part of the culture. Hence, we need to start inculcate in
respecting water. our lives:
understanding
Later, she made us aware that about the beginning the limits and
of the water scarcity. Water scarcity started differences of
becoming a significant concern in the 1960s when our needs and
the use of water-intensive chemicals began to exploitation of
rise such as the usage of nitrate which started the crops,
polluting and creating dead zones. Whereas, the growing

water absorption capabilities are decreasing due what we need in ways of resilience,
to the usage of concrete. independence, being free from dependency on
international trade, bring diversity in the farming,
Hence, we need to start the change at a small price should be set by the farmers, and practice
scale, conserve water, grow less water-demanding food mindfulness, know what is good to eat.
crops, and give MSP to the farmers. Dr. Vandana
spotlighted the need for the conservation of And, yes, remember, the
seeds. Seeds are non-renewable and often subject world is our classroom
to patents. Currently, 95% of cotton seeds are which is constantly
monopolized through patents, even though changing and teaching
about 200 thousand varieties of rice have us several lessons, so
evolved. Hence, we need to save seeds from don’t forget to learn,
patents and from becoming intellectual property. adapt, and innovate Shreya Kaushik
Plants, Animals, and Seeds are not human inventions. according to it and be Student, Class XI
back on the ground even SKV, AyaNagar
To sum up our interaction with Dr. Vandana, after the challenges.

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