Q. What is 'Deda method', recently seen in news?
Answer:
A method of preserving seeds by Muria tribes
Notes: A Muria tribal farmer from Chhattisgarh, settled in the Godavari Valley, uses the traditional 'deda' method to preserve seeds. Seeds are wrapped in Siali leaves, layered with wood ash and lemon leaves, and sealed airtight. Each deda supports 5kg of seeds, protecting them from pests and preserving viability for up to five years. This method is effective for pulses like green gram, red gram, black gram, and beans.