‘Desi Soppu Mela’ in Mysuru on September 5 and 6
A two-day 'Desi Soppu Mela' is scheduled in Mysuru to promote indigenous leafy greens and traditional food heritage. The event will feature over 150 varieties of greens, interactive sessions, and traditional meals to reconnect the public with forgotten nutritional sources.
Why it matters
The fair promotes biodiversity and sustainable agricultural practices by highlighting the nutritional value of native, naturally growing plant species.
With a view to celebrating the rich diversity of indigenous greens, a two-day Desi Soppu Mela will be held at Nanjaraj Bahadur Choultry in Mysuru on Saturday and Sunday.
Organised jointly by Sahaja Samruddha, Using Diversity, Hulikadu Farmers’ Producer Company and ICAR-JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, the Desi Soppu Mela seeks to revive the interest of the public in forgotten food heritage.
The two-day fair will showcase more than 150 varieties of indigenous and naturally growing greens, bringing together farmers, traditional knowledge holders, women’s groups and consumers.
“What we often dismiss as weeds growing along farm bunds, gardens, roadsides and in the wild were once an important part of our traditional food and healthcare systems. Many of these naturally growing greens were regularly used by our grandmothers as nutritious food and traditional remedies,” said a statement issued by Sahaja Samruddha’s Krishnaprasad on behalf of the organisers.
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