TheKrishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) has been entrusted with the responsibility to develop fivekitchen gardensforanganwadi centresin the district to increase the nutritional value of food served to children, lactating as well as pregnant Women.
The KVK will plant saplings of green and leafy veggies after identifying suitable land for kitchen gardens. Papaya and drumstick Plants will be grown on the boundary of the kitchen garden. Adding veggies such as cabbage, palak, methi, dhania, beetroot and radish to the main course served to children and others will enhance the nutritional value of food intake.