By Muhammed Rafi, Field Coordinator, Governance, Community Wellbeing
Jaivolsavam is an agricultural program that has been organized by the Nattarivu Padana Kendra and the Keystone Foundation in Wayanad. Through this program, we have exchanged agricultural knowledge and seeds for the past three years, as well as discussed issues and solutions related to agriculture. This year, the Nattarivu Padana Kendra hosted Jaivolsavam 2025 on 13,14, and 15 January by arranging several programs in collaboration with the Keystone Foundation.
Various types of seeds and plants were displayed and promoted during the three-day program, and seminars on important topics in the agricultural and environmental sectors were successfully held. The venue also witnessed the inauguration of the vegetable cultivation project for students, which will be run by the Keystone Foundation. In addition to these events, we celebrated the release of the book Nellarivu Nallarivu, written by P. J. Manuel and published by the Keystone Foundation.
The Seed Festival was inaugurated by Kerala Minister of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, O. R. Kelu. During this, the importance and value of sharing traditional seeds and knowledge was highlighted. Extensive discussions and seminars were held on topics such as agriculture, environment, forestry, and other topics.
The event was attended by students, teachers, farmers from both local and non-local sources, and provided a new sense of direction for the new generation.
