A panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram revives paddy cultivation after two decades
The Hindu
A few farmers have restarted paddy cultivation on over one acre at Anacode in Poovachal panchyat
October 1 was a momentous day for Anacode in Poovachal panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district. After 23 years, paddy cultivation was revived here. Seedlings were planted on 90 cents spread over five fields. Work will start on the remaining 40 cents next week.
While grama panchayat and Krishi Bhavan of Anacode are supporting the farmers with funds and guidance, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mitraniketan is offering the btechnical know-how. Nanma (Nature Affectionate’s Noblest Movement and Association), a registered organisation that has been campaigning and promoting environment-friendly initiatives, has been at the forefront to restart cultivation in the panchayat. “We have been working towards this for the last few years. But not many farmers were enthused about it since they felt that it was not going to be profitable. We could restart it only because the panchayat set aside funds for the same,” says Pradeep Nanma S, one of the founders of Nanma.