Mangaluru: The higher elementary school government in Kadeshwale in Bantwal Taluk has begun to generate income through agriculture.
School staff planted 60 Areca trees four years ago, which now produces arecanuts.
Fruits and medicinal plants have also been planted on campus, which generates additional income for schools.
This school is located in a remote village on Bantwal, about 25 km from here.
The campus is spread over the hectare.
Because of its teacher’s efforts to rise M, students actively participate in agriculture on campus.
Half of the campus is covered with Areca and trees that produce fruit.
Close to 150 tree varieties, including medicinal plants, can be found on the school campus.
Four years ago, class VII students had planted around 60 Areca trees.
“I am happy to say that this year they have begun to produce arecanuts and we expect good income,” said Bhaskar, a physical education teacher.
He has served at the institution for the past three decades.
Bhaskar added that his efforts had brought victory to school, because Has pocketed a green school award or Hasiran Parisara Shale Mitra more than five times in this district.
Agricultural activities are guarded by students.
The school has around 227 students who learn from LKG to class VII.
Profits obtained from agriculture are used for school activities and for development institutions.
Before the pandemic, the school campus was used to grow vegetables, which were used for midday eating programs.
However, the land was lying not used because of the closing of the school because of Covid-19.
“The work done by Bhaskar is an inspiration for all of us, including children Children, who love the environment and contribute to the pelestaries n Alam.
He has changed our campus.
This has encouraged us to plant and care for them, “said Headmistress Umavathi N.
The school has been around for 85 years.
Umavathi said that most school infrastructure had been dilapidated, and that there was a need for new buildings.
Government schools generate income through agriculture
