Seno Tsuhah is the director of human resources and finances of North East Network (NEN), in the Chizami village in Nagaland, India. They work toward improving the quality of life of local women by generating employment in the region through the practice of weaving traditional textiles and organic farming.

Seno explains that the Chizami model of sustainability focuses both on socio-economic reforms and environmental protection — and a group of female farmers spearhead sustainable agricultural practices using this model. These women manage traditional seed banks in Chizami and are equipped to identify indigenous seeds from other hybrid or inferior varieties. They not only select and store the best seeds for future use, they also share their knowledge with other farmers who approach them for help.

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