Fostering sustainable agriculture practices

Malabar Training College's Green Malabar Initiative: Fostering Sustainable Agriculture Practices Malabar Training College, Peravoor, affiliated to Kannur University and approved by NCTE, New Delhi, embarked on an innovative initiative to promote sustainable agriculture practices among its students. The Green Malabar Initiative, inaugurated by Principal Indu K Mathew, aimed to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility and self-sufficiency. Six departments of the college were allocated separate areas for cultivation, and students from each department worked tirelessly to ensure the successful growth of various crops. The departments were encouraged to give unique names to their agricultural spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and pride. The names of the gardens reflected the creativity and individuality of each department: Natural Science - Naturals, Maths - Zeta, Physical Science - Wholsthorp Garden, English - Eves Valley, Social Science - Grevelia, and Malayalam - Ked...