Indigenous communities lead the way in organic farming for ecological conservation.
Organic farming and sustainable agriculture are becoming more popular in the Himalayan region of West Bengal. The Lepcha indigenous communities are using their traditional knowledge to practice organic farming and sustainable agriculture, helping to protect the environment. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in the past have harmed the soil, but the Lepcha people are finding ways to grow food without these harmful chemicals. This helps to maintain the health of the soil and the surrounding ecosystem.