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Not AvailableThis study focused on coastal region subsistence farming under critical natural situation. Interviews conducted with a sample of 100 participants. This interview showed that coastal region people of West Bengal, India sustain farming through their indigenous knowledge. Coastal region people continue subsistence farming in their kitchen gardens and agriculture fields through their indigenous knowledge and climate forecast. Basically this practice involves improvement of soil fertility, structure, crops, selection of seeds and storage for future purpose. Knowledge of rainfall calculation is helpful for the showing season. These indigenous knowledge practices could be helpful in the achievement of the food security, which is important of nutritionally safe food supply at family levels.Not Availabl