The 50-year-old farmer, who passed his Class 12 exam last year through a literacy mission programme, has created this paddy gene bank on a small plot of land.
Rice contains more than 15 vitamins and minerals including folic acid, magnesium, iron and zinc and is naturally gluten free. Black rice and red rice contain more antioxidants, minerals and fibre than white rice.
Folk songs in Bengal offer a wealth of insights about its culinary culture – from traditional recipes to farming practices to seasonal recommendations.