Nutri-garden provided not only a means of livelihood, but also improved consumption of nutritious food. Growing of seasonal fruits and vegetables in the backyard spaces has led to increased participation by women and an improvement in the economic conditions with the sale of excess produce. As backyard kitchen gardens are common in rural households, the programme aims to establish best practices and improve nutritional intake through the RNG, which will produce a variety of vegetables, fruits and medicinal plants sufficient for household nutrition security. It increases the availability of food and nutrient sources. It can act as a source of supplementary income. The crops harvested are fresh and safe (chemical-free).
Looking to the above importance of Nutri-Gardens the Faculty of Agriculture Science & Technology, AKS University, Satna established 311 nutri-gardens for small and marginal farmers of 20 & 17 villages of Satna district respectively where RAWE students are placed for their village work. This programme was implemented under two phases. First phase includes plantation of fruit plants whereas Second phase includes establishment of organic vegetable garden round the year.
Good quality plant materials and vegetable seeds were provided by the AKS University to the farmers procured from ICAR-Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow.