Manipur’s Sirarakhong community wins national award for conserving Hathei chilli

Imphal: The Sirarakhong community of Manipur’s Ukhrul district has received the prestigious Plant Genome Saviour Community Award 2024–25 for conserving the rare Sirarakhong Hathei chilli for a century. Presented by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), the national award includes a citation, a memento and a cash prize of Rs 10 […] The post Manipur’s Sirarakhong community wins national award for conserving Hathei chilli appeared first on NorthEast Now.

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