While a large number of colleges in Kerala have taken up organic farming of late, Sree Narayana Polytechnic College, Kottiyam, is setting a model by implementing a volley of diverse projects.
With a string of green initiatives that include open precision farming using micronutrient sticks, Arka vertical garden, roof-top cultivation, pachathuruthu, and plastic eradication, the college has been imparting extra lessons in sustainability. Recently declared as a green campus and the first polytechnic college in the State to achieve the feat, most of the student projects from the campus are related to agriculture. The Nature and Agriculture Club of the college, which has over 200 members that also include the staff, is keen on promoting organic practices and interest in agriculture among students.
“Students are actively involved in farming and all allied activities on the campus. These projects and support extended by the college authorities have generated a passion for agriculture and entrepreneurship in many students,” says Arish Krishna, a third semester student.
