Elampalloor panchayat expands ‘Poshakatottam’ project to anganwadis
The Elampalloor grama panchayat in Kollam is expanding its 'Poshakatottam' nutri-garden project from schools to 10 local anganwadis. The initiative provides free flowerpots, seedlings, and training to encourage children to embrace farming and provide toxin-free vegetables for meals.
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Promotes local agriculture education and nutritional security among young children through community-driven urban and small-scale farming projects.
Elampalloor panchayat expands ‘Poshakatottam’ project to anganwadis KOLLAM Following its resounding success in local schools, the Elampalloor grama panchayat is expanding its ‘Poshakatottam’ (nutri-garden) project, an initiative that aims to ensure safe, nutritious food for children and inspire the younger generation to embrace farming, to anganwadis. The project was originally launched across four schools in its first phase including Elampalloor KGV UPS, Perumpuzha Government LPS, SABTM UPS, and Alamoodu UPGS. Each selected school was provided with 25 flowerpots, seedlings, and organic fertilizers free of cost. The primary crops distributed included easy-to-grow vegetables such as tomatoes, green chillies, brinjal, lady’s finger, and beans.
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