“Every herb in this 101 variety is known for its particular medicinal value,” Jayanta Deka, principal scientist at the Assam Agriculture University’s agronomy department told Mongabay-India.

Apong is a specialty beer of the Mising tribe in Assam. It is made using a centuries-old fermentation process.

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with HDFC Parivartan, on Thursday, launched a series of technology-based rural development initiatives aimed at improving food and energy ...