To Ward Off Pandemic, India's Indigenous Tribes Find Remedies in Forests
Preserving forests, protecting wildlife and managing natural resources wisely help keep indigenous people healthy, he said. "The tribes in the region have been conserving their native biodiversity for generations through their community-led practices," Rao said. "This is paying off during these tough times of global pandemic, in terms of food, medicinal and livelihood security." With more than 9 million reported coronavirus cases, according to health ministry data, India is the second-worst affected country behind the United States. Odisha state alone has had more than 320,000 confirmed ca...
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