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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Poshan Vatika: A manageable model to improve nutritional security
Authors
Dr. M V Tiwari, Dr. Anita Shukla, Er. V K Triapathi
Abstract
Poshan vatika is a manageable model for tribal
/rural area to solve the nutritional insecurity. In addition, kitchen
gardens/nutri garden when properly managed provide a four-in-one solution to
the food and nutrition problem by increasing household food availability,
enabling greater physical, economic and social access, providing an array of
nutrients, and protecting and buffering the household against food shortages. Thus,
the study was planned keeping in view to Improved food security, Increased
availability of food and better nutrition through food diversity and enhanced
rural employment through additional or off-season production in rural areas.
The purposive experimental study was planned. The study was conducted in 5
villages under FLDs programme in Narmada District. Total 150 farm families were
selected for the study having area around 150 m2 near the house. Total 10
varieties were provided throughout the year in every poshan vatika included
fruits and vegetables seeds and saplings were first time introduced in selected
area. It was seen that area available for kitchen garden in most of farm families
was cultivated area near the house (39.18%) and unused land near the house
(30.71%). It was observed that maximum production was in Rabi season followed
by Kharif season respectively, may be due to scarcity of water during summer.
Availability of Macro and micro nutrients through consumption of vegetables in
daily routine diet was found satisfactory.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. M V Tiwari, Dr. Anita Shukla, Er. V K Triapathi "Poshan Vatika: A manageable model to improve nutritional security". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-3
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