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Whereas native merchandise have at all times been the mainstay of Onam festivities, this yr marks a major surge in domestically grown flowers spearheaded by ladies farmer teams underneath the Kudumbashree Mission. In response to Kudumbashree officers, flower cultivation in Kerala has surpassed expectations, protecting 1,253 acres of land and involving 3,000 ladies farmer teams.
This exceeds the preliminary goal of 1,000 acres. Neighboring states have additionally devoted almost 1,000 acres to flower cultivation for the Onam market. Flowers from Gundalpet in Karnataka and varied areas in Tamil Nadu are being equipped to Kerala.
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