An organic Farm Fest 'Ananat Mandi' taught the Bhopalites about Sustainable Framing. Anant Mandi Fest was organised at Gandhi Bhavan here on Sunday.
ANANT, in collaboration with Go Rurban brings a Farm Fest Ananat Mandi on Sunday. It aimed to promote the practice of organic farming and kitchen gardening in urban settings and to enhance the relationship of organic farmer producers and consumers.
It is a platform being created for the common urban crowd to find healthy and sustainable alternatives for food, as against the unhealthy and inorganic food materials that they consume regularly.
The objective is to create a space for urban consumers to start “living” a healthy life and “adopt” sustainable living practices.
The day long event will comprised of different events. There was a Mandi of organic food products (for sale), being put up by various organic farmers and kitchen gardeners in and around Bhopal. Besides, various other events engaging children were also organised. A book reading corner for children Adla Badli was organised for children. Besides, sharing the learning experiences by kids of Life School was also held during the event.
The Bhopalites also enjoyed searching organic different medicinal plants. It is to be noted that from now Anant Mandi will be organised on the last Sunday of every month at Gandhi Bhavan. Polytechnic Square, Bhopal.
