Assam farmer saves 1000 varieties of native paddy and veggie seeds

At 18, Neelam Dutta began organic farming in Pabhoi, Assam, after his father's demise. Realising that organic seeds are crucial for organic farming, he started collecting them in 2008. Today, his company Pabhoi Greens sells native seeds of 200 types of paddy and 800 varieties of vegetables across India. It also empowers farmers through free training in seed conservation.