VMRDA plans to set up organic plaza in Visakhapatnam
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) plans to establish an organic plaza to support natural farming and provide a marketplace for organic produce. The initiative aims to incentivize sustainable agriculture and assist local farmers with value-added product development.
Why it matters
Promoting organic marketplaces helps bridge the gap between sustainable farming practices and urban consumer demand, fostering local economic development.
Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) Metropolitan Commissioner N. Tej Bharat on Sunday said that efforts would be made to establish an organic plaza in Visakhapatnam city to promote natural farming and provide a dedicated marketplace for organically grown produce.
Addressing an Organic Farmers’ Fair organised at A-Hub on the Andhra University campus in Maddilapalem, he said the proposed organic plaza would benefit natural farmers, consumers and tourists alike.
Earlier, Mr. Tej Bharat visited the stalls put up by farmers and interacted with them on crop yields, marketing and the challenges they face. He also distributed seedlings of Baththili, Vanjangi brinjal, desi marigold, tomato and Guntur green chilli under the “Our Vegetable Garden” programme of the Green Climate Team NGO.
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