Date: March 2000- July 2000
Activities undertaken:
- Plantation plan for site.
- Preparation of kitchen Gardening site (land leveling, soil preparation)
- Purchase and provide quality seed and seedlings
- Supervision in the sowing and cultivation of vegetables and other horticultural plants
- Guidance in preparation of organic manure and compost
- Organised training workshops and practical demonstration of compost making and cultivation process
- Weekly supervisory visits until the end of the project
Cost of Project: Total cost = Rs. 8000
Capital: Rs. 8000
Operating: Nil
Funding source: WWF Pakistan
Benefits accrued:
- A source of income generation provided to women of the area
- The successful implementation of this project and its income generation aspect will lead to enhanced interest in the establishment of kitchen gardens in the low income suburb and ultimately it will serve as the provision of organically grown vegetables and it will save much money for these low income families.
- Establishment of kitchen gardens on roof tops and in the courtyards will lead to plantation which will have a positive impact on the environmen.
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