Tuesday 26 March 2013
Monday 25 March 2013
Andhra Pradesh being located strategically in the central region of the Indian sub-continent has representatives of the magnificent Indian plant and animal life its varied topography ranging. From the hills of eastern ghats and nallamallas to the shores of bay of Bengal supports varied eco types which in turn Support a rich diversity of flora and fauna the forest in the state.
GrameenMall foundation working in Eco development activities through promotion of eco-friendly organic farming, social forestry. Soil conservation, rain water harvesting. Promotion of native livestock, conservation of indigenous seed through seed banks. Composting, bio gas and environment education in schools and villages
Organic marketing:
Development of alternative marketing structures through the concept of “Sampradaya santha”( organic bazaar ) is an innovative developed by GMF which facilitates the farmers. Themselves to directly market their farm in strategic locations, fastening consumer-producer partnerships. It is leads to market access and sustainable livelihoods for small farmers
Conserving the rich agro diversity was not enough and through farmers follow the organic methods of farming are unable to market their produce due to insufficient market facility there by defeating whole purpose. So GrameenMall foundation organizing “Sampradaya Santha”.
What is santha?
Sampradaya santha is a meeting ground of nature friendly consumers and farmers producing healthy and natural organic food products. It is an innovation in alternative marketing , a team of dedicated service minded professionals, blending the values of traditional bazaar systems and ecological concerns. Products sold in the samprdaya santha’ are natural, safe, health and affordable.
What is organically produced food?
The health impact of pesticides and agro-chemicals, which we ingest through the food we eat, are alarming! It leads to headaches, vomiting, allergies, and skin problems besides chronic impacts like cancer, infertility, abortions, and neurological damages.
Foods produced without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides relying mainly on natural inputs like compost, indigenous seed and natural and eco-friendly methods of crop management and organically produced foods.
Why do we need organically/Naturally produced foods?
· They are safe with no contamination of chemical pesticides and fertilizers
· They are highly nutritious and tasty
· They are free from hormones and antibiotics in animals
· They contain protective anti-oxidants which reduces the risk of being susceptible to fatal illness
· They are free of artificial preservatives and coloring agents
· They improve the immune system and also increase the vitality
· They are eco friendly
· They are GMO free
Don’t feed your children poison!
Let’s change the way we eat!
Make a choice for natural and safe food!
Is organically produced food available?
During the past 3years, GMF has endeavored to transform small farmers of Different regions of AP into the following organic production methods, which protects our eco-system. Foods produced under the organic system of agriculture…
- Avoids the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
- Advocates recycling plant and animal residues
- Prohibits GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and its products
- Avoids harmful processing methods and ingredients in food processing
In Tadwai Mandal of Nizamabad district, nearly 150 women farmers are practicing organic farming in their farms. Most of these farmers own small farms less than a hectare. For the past Two years, GMF has been taking efforts to make available such organically produced food to the common man through organizing weekly bazaars in Hyderabad city.
Products available in the santha:
- Cereals
- Pulses
- Vegetables and fruits
- Spices
- Processed products
- Honey, jaggery
- Organic inputs indigenous seed etc.
- Herbal products
Help create a Healthier community
You can….
Regularly visit the santha and buy fresh products directly from the farmer(remember to bring your own cloth bags or paper bags while shopping.you could also buy them in the bazaar).Register with us as an organic consumer.
Offer your suggestions
Talk to the farmers and get to knew them
Be an organic ambassador spread the information around/bring your friends
Be a voluntary resource person.
Contact details
GrameenMall foundation
Plot no.126, 1st floor, road no.4,
Jyothinagarcolony,bazaar road,
Secunderabad - 500015
Ph.no. 040 40198158
Email : info@grameenmall.in
www.grameenmall.in
Daily outlet at:
Deccan organic producer co ltd
Plotno.9,Ishaq colony,
Near AOC (kerkee gate),
West Mareadpally,
Secunderabad - 5000 15
040.- 64649364
Email. info@deccanorganics.com
www.deccanorganics.com
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Sampradaya Santha-Secunderabad event coverage in Hindu paper |
Saturday 23 March 2013
Our Program me’s focuses on
To revive and strengthen the ancient traditions of giving and exchanging seeds and values traditional knowledge.Seed saving - To help the farmers regain access to bio-diversity resources and region control of their own seeds.
Biodiversity conservation. - To protect nature and people’s rights to knowledge, biodiversity, water and food. GMF’s mission is to promote peace and harmony, justice and sustainability. We strive to achieve these goals through the conservation and renewal and rejuvenation of the gifts of biodiversity we have received from nature and our ancestors, and to define these gifts as common. The setting up of community seed banks is central to our mission of regeneration natures and peoples wealth. Keeping seeds, biodiversity and traditional knowledge in people’s hands to generate livelihoods and provide basic needs is our core programs for removal of poverty.
Sustainable food production: Recognizing that for thousands of years women have produced their food and guaranteed food security for their children and whole communities. GMF’s has organized co-operatives throughout AP to honor and strengthen this work. These groups are women led groups that create food sovereignty by protecting livelihoods and preserving culture and women’s knowledge and skills
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