Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Chandra Kala Yadav and Nimisha Awasthi

Abstract:
The contribution of house hold level food processing and now production through kitchen gardens in national food security is remarkable in agricultural system. But unfortunately it has been less assuming the attention of authorities. To focus on impact of integrated scientific efforts in this field, a longitudinal empirical study has carried out under the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) with 120 households (HHs) from 8 villages of Kanpur Dehat. The study was made in 3 stages: the assessment stage as pre test; intervention and training to development of kitchen garden for income and family nutrition with set up of kitchen garden at the home of 120 selected trainees; post assessment test. The pre test by dietary survey showed that poor consumption of fruits and vegetables were prevalent in families. Demography study revealed that no any side income source has been found that created households conflicts due to work less routine of family members. These conditions and practices were degraded the health and quality of life of families. Under the training the rural HHs, those were able to manage 200 sq. M. space at their house had guided for initiation of kitchen garden and monitored on entire study period.