The Women Behind the Harvest: Village Growth Stories
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The Women Behind the Harvest: Village Growth Stories

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Amina Al-Fayed

March 5, 2026

In the high-altitude villages of Uttarakhand, woman-led cooperatives are the backbone of the millet harvest. These women are not just laborers; they are the managers of their own supply chains.

By focusing on heirloom millets, they have created a stable economic foundation for their families while preserving traditional agricultural techniques that have been passed down for generations.

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