On August 20, 2026, The United Educational and Social Welfare Trust hosted a Free Kitchen Garden Promotion, Tree Planting, and Seed Distribution Programme at the Annur BDO Office. Held under the Kalai Unavu Scheme, the initiative focused on encouraging sustainable food production, proper nutrition, and environmental stewardship across local school communities.
Representatives from 80 Government schools participated in the event, receiving complimentary tree saplings and high-quality vegetable seeds to establish and maintain dedicated kitchen gardens on their campuses.
Key Highlights & Dignitary Addresses
Dr. Radhakrishnan (Chairman): Distributed the tree saplings and urged school administrators to actively develop kitchen gardens to provide students with fresh, organic produce and hands-on agricultural knowledge.
Mr. Kandasamy (Block Manager, Mahalir Thittam): Emphasized community development strategies, urging collective involvement to keep local schools green and self-sufficient.
Mr. Maharajan (Food Safety Officer, Annur): Conducted an awareness session on food safety standards, balanced nutrition, and the vital role homegrown vegetables play in long-term student health.
The event concluded with a strong commitment from the school representatives to champion eco-friendly practices, cultivate nutritious vegetable gardens, and expand green cover across their school premises.
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