‘Kathir’ agriculture clubs to be launched in 500 Kerala schools
The Kerala government is launching the 'Kathir' agriculture club project in 500 schools to encourage student interest in farming. The initiative includes financial support and potential academic weightage for students, alongside broader efforts to utilize the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund for state development.
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This policy aims to bridge the gap between younger generations and the agricultural sector while addressing climate-related farming challenges.
The State government will soon launch the ‘Kathir’ agriculture club project in schools to inculcate an interest in farming among students, Agriculture Minister T. Siddique has said.
Inaugurating the State-level conclave on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) in Kozhikode on Monday (August 10), the Minister said the government planned to introduce a system of awarding weightage marks to students who engage in agricultural activities.
“The ‘Kathir’ project, aimed at attracting the younger generation to farming, will be launched in 500 schools in its first year and subsequently expanded to all schools in the State. The project will have nodal teachers, a backup team, and ₹10,000 as seeding money for each school. Discussions in this regard have already been held with the General Education Minister,” Mr. Siddique said.
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