The Environment Committee of Karunya Sangha Vedi (KSV Charity) has joined hands with the Farmer Friendly Project by Vidyadhanam Trust. To support vegetable cultivation in selected schools of Ernakulam district and distribute vegetable saplings to the students, a comprehensive program was organized starting from 11 AM at St. Peters Church Parish Hall, Kumbalanghy on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. This initiative was led by Vidyadhanam Trust under the guidance of Professor K V Thomas.

The inauguration of the program was officiated by Dr. Himanshu Patak, the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Sri K. J. Maxi, the MLA of Kochi, presided over the event. Notable attendees included Kochi Bishop Rev. Dr. Joseph Kariyil, CEA General Manager Rev. Fr. Anthony Anchuthaikal, Parish Vicar Father Joy Chakkalakkal, as well as officials from the Agriculture Department and other distinguished guests.

The mission entrusted to Karunya Sangha Vedi was the distribution of 2 sets, each comprising 5 varieties of vegetable seedlings, in kits totaling 1500 for the children actively participating in the program. On October 10, 2023 (Tuesday), the members of the Karunya Sangha Vedi Environment Committee diligently made necessary preparations from 2:30 PM until sunset on that day.

In the St. Peter's School compound, 100 grow bags were arranged to plant the seedlings. Sri. P.T. Boniface, the Program Coordinator of KSV Charity, and Sri. Sebastian Barnard, the Convener of the Family Welfare Committee, actively participated in planting vegetable seedlings in these grow bags for the Karunya Sangha venue.

At 8:30 AM on the 11th, KSV workers arrived at St. Peter's Church Parish Hall, adorned in uniforms, tags, and caps, and joined the event. The altruistic dedication of Karunya Sangha Vedi's members was brought in to the notice of ICAR Director General, Dr. Himanshu Patak, by Agricultural Department Officers. He offered warm felicitations to the diligent volunteers of Karunya Sangh Vedi, praising their endeavors as nothing short of "divine service". Professor K V Thomas and the District Environment Club Coordinator, expressed gratitude for the commendable activities of Karunya Sangha Vedi.

The esteemed members of Karunya Sangha Vedi, including President Sri. P K Natesan, General Secretary Sri. P G Lawrence, Program Coordinator Sri. P T Boniface, Environment Committee Convenor Smt. Praveena Sunil, Vice President Smt. Hazel Joy, Secretary Smt. Ambili Kalesh, Sri. Sebastian Barnard, Smt. Shalini, Smt. Safia, Smt. Jiji Jacob Mariamma, Smt. Encewide Fintan, Sri. Joy John, Sri. Anthony Palluruthy and others were present. Members of Karunya Sangha Vedi actively participated in organized efforts to contribute to greening the land, showcasing their systematic approach.

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