PBKSKS's Participation at AYUSH Mela 2026

Under the initiative of the AYUSH Department, AYUSH Melas were organized in two blocks of Purulia district during the month of January 2026. PBKSKS was invited to set up and display a Biodiversity Stall with the objective of highlighting Biodiversity and the indigenous food culture of Sabar community.

PBKSKS participated the exhibition on 21st and 22nd January 2026 at the Bandwan Block Ground and on 28th and 29th January 2026 at the Hura Block premises. In both cases, the respective Block AYUSH Departments formally invited our organization to exhibit a Biodiversity Stall.

At the Bandwan Block AYUSH Mela held on 21st and 22nd January, our fellows Mr. Mahadev Hansda and Mr. Rampada Sabar were present. The entire activity was conducted under the supervision of our Facilitator, Mr. Fatik Kumar Hembram.

At the Hura Block AYUSH Mela held on 28th and 29th January, our fellows Ms. Namita Sabar, Ms. Parbati Sabar, and Ms. Kalyani Sabar were present. The stall operations were supervised by Mr. Fatik Kumar Hembram, Facilitator, along with Mr. Kumaresh Mahato, Agriculture Consultant.

Through our stall, the traditional food and agriculture-based heritage of the Sabar community was showcased. The items displayed included:

1. Various types of wild foods traditionally consumed by the Sabar community

2. Agricultural produce cultivated by the Sabar community

3. Different seeds preserved in our Community Seed Bank, such as vegetable seeds, forest fruit seeds, and paddy seed

This exhibition helped create awareness among visitors about the importance of indigenous food diversity and biodiversity conservation.

At the conclusion of the Mela, the AYUSH Department felicitated our fellows in recognition of their active participation and valuable contribution to biodiversity conservation.

Through the Biodiversity Stall exhibition at the AYUSH Melas organized in Bandwan and Hura Blocks, the food culture, seed conservation practices, and the importance of biodiversity of the Sabar community were successfully presented to the general public. Such initiatives will further strengthen indigenous knowledge systems and promote sustainable agricultural practices in the future.