Inauguration of One Lakh Jackfruit Sapling Production Programme
(13-Jul-2021)
As part of promoting agroforestry and afforestation across the district, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (BSS), Idukki has initiated one lakh jackfruit sapling production programme in the KVK premises. Inauguration of the programme was conducted by Sri. Shine V J, Santhanpara Grama Panchayat President on 13.07.2021 at KVK instructional Farm. In the inaugural address, Sri. Shine addressed the importance of growing jackfruit and its value in maintaining the ecological stability and enhancing the human nutritional status. He appreciated the KVK team in coming up with such an innovative initiative for the benefit of farming community. He also pointed out to monitor the growth and development of these saplings and to promote jack tree based cardamom production system in Idukki district. In progress one lakh jackfruit saplings will be produced and will be distributed among the farmers. Dr. R. Marimuthu, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Idukki, expressed the main objective of this programme on growing jackfruit as an integration in multitier agroforestry systems such as home gardens. He also assured the geotagging of the jack tress in progress.
