Rice valley : Lingmoo South Sikkim |
Sikkim also known as Demazong ( valley of rice) is mesmerizing Himalaya and specially its autumn blessed the land by golden ripen rice field. The zebra cross Himalayan terraced field filled with rice cultivation is seems a world heritage for age long. It is being grown in warm and humid climate the valley of Sikkim are most favorable for its cultivation.
Planting and Harvesting:
Rice is the major
kharif crop of Sikkim. It is planted specially during the month of
July and August and harvested during October and November. A picturesque view
of golden paddy field is available during the months of October and
November. The planting day of rice is called as "ropaie" in Sikkim and people
have very fun on this day. Agriculture enthusiast and nature lover may visit
the state during this season for experiencing ropaie and breathtaking view of
the golden field of organic rice in this Himalayan state.
Vanishing
Golden Valley and need of conservation:
With the passing of time and emergence of industrial culture, people got no time for planting and working on field as it turns to be a fellow land. shifting of labour from primary to secondary sector is responsible for decrease and disappearance of rice cultivation in Sikkim. Retention of the cultivable field is most important in respect to the food security of the state, to promote organic agriculture, and to attract large numbers of Agro-tourist in the state of Sikkim. Apart from the tourist attraction, Himalayan people sustain their lives depending on rice plantation. The growing of industries, factories and roads has decreased the farming land and has become one of the major concern for conserving the activity of rice plantation. So, it is now the concern major to conserve the activity of rice plantation. To keep this heritage alive, focus of conservation activist and government support to local farmer is most. As per the report published Food Security & Agriculture Department, Government of Sikkim the cultivable are of rice in Sikkim was 14.74 thousand hectares in the year 2003-2004 and has reduced to 9.50 hectares in the 2017-2018 whereas the production reduced form 21.19 thousand tones to 17.64 thousand tones in the 2017-2018
Rice Valley the historical assets of Sikkim:
The Himalayan state of Sikkim is endowed by rich forest, rivers and stream and crowned by mighty Mount Kanchenjunga . The valley has rich potential of growing rare species of paddy even being a hilly terrain. The zebra cross terraced land which used to be filled with golden color of ripen paddy field looks unparalleled in world in terms of its natural beauty. Credit of terracing of this Himalayan state and to showcased zebra cross look to its major agro land profile mostly goes to the Nepali peasantry class especially during the royal regime in Sikkim. The view of golden paddy field used to be enough for someone to get lost in their imagination and was the best spot for shooting photos, videos or films. Many ancient poets, scriptwriter or song writer had addressed the golden view of valley on its different beauty and on their own aspects. It remind us why Sikkim is called Denzong or the valley of rice by revered Lamas while they foreseen and forecast this paradise at the lap of mount Kanchenjunga.
The last seen which our coming generation are missing:
Villages in Himalayan region still have lands which can be utilize for planting rice, if people got some more recourses and support from the government so that even villages can be developed.
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