Kerala CM urges public to grow vegetables at home
Chief Minister Satheesan announced a vegetable seed-sowing drive at his official residence under the Krishi Keralam project.
Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan on Thursday announced the start of a vegetable seed-sowing drive at his official residence, Cliff House, in Thiruvananthapuram. According to ThePrint, the initiative is part of the Krishi Keralam project.
The Chief Minister stated that staff will maintain the plants under the supervision of Krishibhavan officials. He added that vegetable saplings will also be planted at the official residences of Ministers, with participation from MLAs and other people's representatives.
The Agriculture and General Education departments have also introduced the ‘Kathir project’. This initiative aims to encourage vegetable cultivation in schools and increase agricultural awareness among students.
Satheesan encouraged citizens to begin growing vegetables, even if using only a few pots on a balcony. He said that producing toxin-free vegetables is a step towards healthier families and a self-reliant Kerala.