A sum of Rs.60 lakh will be spent on the projects, which will be implemented with the cooperation of Kudumbasree self-help groups in villages. The local Krishi Bhavans and the Agriculture Department offices will also extend the field support to the farmers.
Grama panchayats already included under the scheme include Kodenchery, Maniyoor, Kottur, Puthuppadi, Panangad, Ayanchery, Balussery, Chemanchery, Mavoor, Kavilumpara, Unnikulam, Chathamangalam and Kakkur. According to the project coordinators, organic vegetable farming and large-scale plantain cultivation will be given priority under the schemes.
For the successful implementation of the project, women’s clusters have already been formed in the selected grama panchayats. According to officials, 140 such groups have started work under the schemes. Along with the Kudumbasree groups, rural farmers’ groups will also be allowed to join the scheme and receive the eligible financial support from the government.
Project coordinators say the Jaiva Jyothi and the Harithasree schemes will help farmers to incorporate modern organic farming methods in traditional ways of cultivation.
“It will also provide them quality vegetable seeds, labour support and organic manure at affordable rate. Residents’ associations and similar groups can undertake farming ventures under the scheme,” they said.

Source : The Hindu