Flower power boosts local Onam market in Thiruvananthapuram
• To boost local flower production for Onam, three panchayats in Thiruvananthapuram cultivated flowers across six acres of land, expecting a yield of over seven tonnes.
• The panchayats plan to sell the flowers locally at a lower price than the market rate, involving Kudumbashree workers for distribution.
• The success of this initiative may lead to future ventures like vegetable cultivation and making traditional Onam ornaments.