Minister for Social Justice and Panchayats M.K. Muneer will inaugurate the first harvesting of crops grown as part of the ‘Jaiva Jyothi’ project of Kudumbasree District Mission in Kozhikode at 9.30 a.m. on Monday.
An exhibition-cum-sale of organically cultivated crops will also be held at the Seiken Crestwood Apartments in Thindayad. Noted actor and Goodwill ambassador of organic farming in the State Manju Warrier will be the chief guest on the occasion. District panchayat president Babu Parasseri will preside over the function.
Jaiva Jyothi is a novel project of the Kudumbasree District Mission that was started with the motto ‘toxin-free vegetables, healthy generation’ at a time when the presence of toxic substances in vegetables had created anxiety among the people.
Incorporating the traditional and modern
The plan is to incorporate modern yet organic farming methods into traditional methods. The project also aims to attract the new generation into farming.
The district mission will use the funds of grama panchayats as well as the district panchayat to create an agricultural revolution on barren lands.
This would ensure food security along with food safety. Besides Kudumbasree groups, other self-help groups, residents’ associations and farmers’ organisations can be part of the project. As part of the project, Kudumbasree has trained Green Technicians to help interested people with farming tips and farm technologies.
Those interested in terrace farming can contact the technicians for technical help for organic farming and associated services at low rates. The manure soil for farming, grow bags, quality seedlings and seeds, bio pharmacy products, nursery management and polyhouse cultivation are all part of the services offered by the technicians.
Kozhikode Corporation Welfare standing committee chairperson Anita Rajan will inaugurate the sales of products of joint liability groups while Education standing Committee chairman Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the sale of bio pharmacy products at the exhibition.
