Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Finger Millet

                                           Once a common sight, now a fading memory in many farms. While I was visiting in and around Kotgaun, a village in Rolpa district, I felt both admiration and sadness. Finger millet, locally known as Kodo , was once a staple crop in rural areas. Today, it survives quietly on the edges of small farms. Its slender stalks and tiny grains may seem ordinary, but they hold a story of endurance, tradition, and hope.                                                     Tiny seeds that carry generations of knowledge Each handful of millet seed tells a story of care and continuity. Farmers often save these seeds from one season to the next, keeping alive local varieties that have adapted to their environment. Unlike hybrid...