UIRD's Rs 9.5 Lakh Hydroponic Project Aims to Empower Women in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Institute (UIRD) is on the brink of launching a revolutionary hydroponic farming project, revolutionizing the way plants are cultivated by employing a nutrient-rich water solution instead of traditional soil.

Supported by the Department of Horticulture and funded with a budget of Rs 9.5 lakh from the district scheme, this visionary project centers around the construction of an advanced polyhouse dedicated to water-based cultivation, with a specific emphasis on empowering women.

Approximately 80 women from Udham Singh Nagar district are getting ready for some serious training in hydroponic farming. They'll be heading over to the Uttarakhand Biotechnology Council in the Haldi town of Pantnagar. The main goal is to learn the ropes of cultivating lively capsicum and European veggies using this super cool technique.

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Bhavna Joshi, the Chief Horticulture Officer, stressed the significance of this modern farming approach, explaining that hydroponics allows people to bring farming into their homes, creating a controlled space. Plants receive their nutrients through water, promoting eco-friendly farming practices.

The ongoing construction of the polyhouse in UIRD Rudrapur is a major development, as women are set to cultivate not just capsicum but a diverse range of veggies, including tomatoes, carrots, turnips, radishes, peas, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, watermelons, melons, pineapples, and ladyfingers.

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Hydroponics, distinguished by the conveyance of nutrients to plants through water via upward-pierced pipes, facilitates cultivation within the confines of one's home. This method creates an optimal growth environment for roots, ensuring the provision of all essential nutrients tailored to the specific requirements of the plants.

Furthermore, a minimal quantity of cocopeat (a blend of yellow peel waste and water) is employed in this sustainable farming approach. The maintenance of a constant temperature at 15 degrees Celsius further contributes to an environment conducive to optimal plant growth.

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