Dr.Rajaram Tripathi
Dr. Raja Ram Tripathi – A personality that would not be exaggerated to be called the Green Warrior of India. Actually, Dr. Tripathi has broken the rut created by Indian agriculture and has defined the scientific element underlying farming. He has conserved about 250 plant species out of 400 (usually extinct) species included in the Red Data Book by the United Nations and has contributed significantly towards environmental protection by planting 3.4 lakh trees. Not only they have done important work to conserve the extinct herbs globally and nationally, but they have also developed an herbal forest in the form of the Ethnico Medico Park, where these extinct species are being conserved. Dr. Tripathi believes that environmental protection is possible only when we allow nature to flourish and grow naturally. The finest example of how farming is done naturally in his farm can be seen. He has developed a new tradition of organic farming not only in scientific way but also has guided more than 70 thousand farmers of the country towards organic farming. The biggest problem of farmers is the lack of proper market for the products they produce, Dr. Tripathi has done a wonderful job in this direction and has developed a group of farmers who are connected online, this organization is called Central Herbal Agro Marketing Federation (CHAMF). More than 80 thousand organic farmers are associated in this organization, who collaborate with each other in marketing. Through this, farmers are getting fair price for their crops along with the market.
Dr. Tripathi has set a new example of innovative experimentation in farming. It is generally believed that termites are harmful to trees or wood, but many fields of termites will be seen in their fields. They provide nutrition to trees. To see the work being done for biodiversity and environmental protection, journalists , researchers, film-makers or report makers on environment should visit their farms. Apart from his work, Dr. Tripathi has also been raising awareness about environmental protection and bright future of farming. As a national editor in English monthly magazine Cult Current has been writing continuously in various newspapers and magazines. . Apart from this, Dr. Tripathi keeps writing on current topics. The subjects of his writing are mainly agricultural and social issues. He has written two books. He is also playing a role in the editing of tribal affairs magazine Kaksad as a editor. In addition, more than 400 lectures have been given in various organizations, educational institutions and universities.
Bastar is known as the most backward and sensible area of Chhattisgarh, while Dr. Tripathi was born in baster and he has planted a new hope there and more than 400 tribal families from there are not only earning their livelihood by joining herbal farming with Maa Danteshwari Herbal Group (www.mdhherbals.com) In addition, more than 80 thousand organic farmers of the country, through the Central Herbal Agro Marketing Federation (CHAMF) (www.chamf.org), are cherishing the heritage herbs of Dr. Tripathi. Stepping into the campaign. Dr. Tripathi has earned B. Sc, LLB, Hindi Literature, English Literature, History, MA in four subjects including Economics and received his doctorate in two subjects. And it’s believed that Dr. Tripathi is the most educated farmer in the country. More recently, Dr. Tripathi has been made the national convener of the All India Farmers Alliance (AIFA), a federation of farmer organizations of the country. Maa Danteshwari Herbal, under the leadership of Dr. Tripathi, was recognized in the year 2000 as the country’s first organic (organic) certified organic product producer 19 years ago. Recently, the largest agricultural sector organization of the Government of India, CSIR has entered into two agreements for the cultivation of stevia and to set up a factory for making sugar of bitter less stevia. They are doing a great job of preserving the extinct connected-knots. In view of his contribution, he has been awarded many international level awards including Green Warrior. So far he has received more than 150 awards from India and abroad. More recently, he has been awarded the country’s most prestigious krishi Udhyamita puraskar.
MAGNITUDE OF WORK
Tripathi has presented a model of profitable farming to the country. In Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh, he has innovated thenotable at national and international levelHigh Value Multi-LayeredFarming(HVML) and new concept of the vertical farming by certified organic farming mode. At the same time, 25 of the 32 extinct herbs are included in the Red Data Book by the United Nations, here conserved. Apart from this, around 150 rare species of herbs are also being conserved and promoted. Through this whole process, more than 700 local tribal families have got employment opportunities and their economic socio-economic status has changed. To understand these innovative experiments, farmers and agricultural researchers from across the country visit the Maa Danteshwari Herbal Farm. According to his visitor’s register 1.4 million visitors has visited his farm. Thousands of farmers in different parts of the country are following this model.
Country’s first international certified organic herbal farm, Maa Danteshwari Herbal Farm has been established.
Presented ‘High Value Multi-Layered model’ (HVML) of crops in the shade of trees, bushes, vines and trees.
More than 160 medicinal herbshas conserved and preserved in the Ethno Medical Park.
New species are being developed with conservation promotion of indigenous and foreign traditional seeds.
Such a species of black pepper is being developed and cultivated here, which gives good yield in a warm environment.
Wide scale farming of bitterness stevia.
First Farmer’s website mdhherbals.com launched in the year 2001
Editing of Tribal concern magazine
Kaksad.
FARMING
Under the supervision of Tripathi, 34 acres of land in Kondagaon is being cultivated extensively by certified organic method, along with this black pepper and bitterness stevia is cultivated on large scale. In order to extend this model, sustainable organic farming is being done on 1100 acres of land in Bastar region with several farmer groups. Biodiversity is clearly reflected in Maa Danteshwari Herbal Farm and is a special farm of its kind in the country. In the villages of Bastar region, Salna, Palna, Marangpuri, Randhana, Makdi, Chikalputi, Sambalpur, Chapka, Poleng, and Karanji villages, organic farming and vegetable cultivation is being done on 700 acres with help of farmers groups Dr. Tripathi has been involved in farming since 1996 and in these 33 years he has presented an exemplary model of farming.
Maa Danteshwari Herbal Farm is the only farm where biodiversity creates an attractive view and presents an example of profitable farming. In the farm, 3.4 lakh trees and more than 240 kinds of Medicinal herbs, spices, Aromatic Farming and other high value crops, Germ plaza are cultivated through the crop cycle. Crop pests in the farm are managed with biological technology, due to which crop-based pests are highly inhabited. He has promote the Organic Cultivation of Indian Medicinal and Aromatic Crops and Establishment of Ethno Medico Forest.
For the last 20 years, farmers of various regions of the country are getting free training on organic farming, cultivation of medicinal plants, making of organic manure, organic pesticides, and fungicides. So far, more than 70 thousand farmers have been trained.
Training on low cost tissue culture technic is given in the Natural Effective Micro Manufacturing Unit, Kondagaon Industrial Area.
Presented a model of high benefit from Australian teak, a partner in nitrogen fixation.
Post harvesting, packaging and marketing training is being given in Maa Danteshwari Herbal Processing Industry located in Kondagaon Industrial Area.
LEADERSHIP
Tripathi is the leader of the progressive farmers of the country. He has guided thousands of farmers towards profitable organic farming and has played an important role in improving the standard of living of the people. Tripathi is an inspirational personality for MBA, IIT and other professionally educated youth, who are getting oriented towards farming. Tripathi is the first farmer in the country who represented India in Japan as a certified organic farmer in 2005.Formed the All India Farmers Alliance (AIFA) by merging 42 non-political farmer organizations and leading it as national coordinator.
He should never be involved in any dispute or illegal activities. He is highly respected in the society and has no relation with any political party, he has never been a member of any political party nor participated in any electoral process. People of all political parties also consider them fair and give respect.
Tripathi was born in a middle class farmer family of Bastar region. He spent his childhood in tribal dominated area and his life is also like a tribal. The tribals of the area consider him their icon and respect him. In fact, through an NGO called Sampada, Dr. Tripathi along with his team works continuously for the change in the socio-economic status of tribal families and his efforts establish him as a leader.
Tripathi has established an organization called Central Herbal Agro Marketing Federation of India (CHAMF), which has more than 70 thousand members. These farmers have access to the market for the crops they produce. This organization takes its action online.
Awarded by Krishak Vikas Kendra and Ministry of Agriculture,Government of Chhattisgarh.
Mission & Vision
Progressive farmer entrepreneurship and pioneer in certified organic farming.
Conservation of endangered species of medicinal plants.
Promotion of Organic Cultivation of Indian Medicinal and Aromatic Crops and Establishment of Ethno Medico Forest.
Development & Generation of Employment Opportunities for Rural Youths through Herbal Farming & Marketing.
Always strive for Prosperity of the Farmers and Peace on the Planet by continuously providing the total solution for Hi-Profit Sustainable Organic Farming to conserve the Bio-Diversity of the Planet.
Under the establishment of CHAMF, one of the most richly endowed Herbal Species Gardens in the Country, where Seventy Rare & Endangered Species are regularly monitored and developed by its experts.