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News Title Women prompt a new Green Revolution
News Contents A new mantra has hit the scene in Kerala. “Self help is the best help.” Kerala, has decided to revive its agricultural sector since the food prices have indicated a steep rise. With this revival of agriculture, Kerala intents to end its decade-long dependence on neighbouring states. The latest farming techniques has been imbibed by the Kerala women so as to find a solution to check food inflation and rising prices that topple the household budget. Their aim is to cultivate in every bit of unused land and help the state gradually achieve self sufficiency in agricultural production. "Kerala is heavily dependent on neighbouring states. Around two-third of the food grains, fruits and vegetables in Kerala, come from other states. “We are just trying for an across-the-board attempt at improving not only food production but also livestock production," said Prabhat Patnaik, Vice Chairman, Kerala State Planning Board. As part of this initiative around 10,000 hectares of unused land will be covered in Ernakulam district itself. The project will be extended to other areas of the state soon. The Kerala Agriculture University, will train rural women and also create awareness among school children about organic farming. "We are training 300 women from rural areas in batches on modern, mechanised ways of farming," said Asha Devi Varma, Principal Agricultural Officer, Ernkaulam District. It may appear like a small step, but many believe, this is perhaps the beginning of a second green revolution in Kerala. source: NDTV
 




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