Kudumbashree cultivating vegetables, flowers in 14,000 acres for Onam
The Kudumbashree mission in Kerala is cultivating 14,000 acres of vegetables and flowers to prepare for the Onam festival. The initiative aims to ensure a supply of pesticide-free produce while supporting local farmers through organized joint liability groups.
Why it matters
This demonstrates a successful state-led model for agricultural livelihood support and food security during peak demand periods.
Onam is a celebration of prosperity and its biggest marker is the abundance of the harvest. As always, the Kudumbashree mission in the State has geared up to ensure the that nature’s bounty can add to the richness of the Onam festivities.
The report is a straightforward account of a government-backed agricultural initiative without political commentary.
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