School Garden for Special Children

Recognizing the rapid conversion of agricultural lands into housing plots and brick kilns, SPECT has taken proactive steps to address this issue by educating the disabled children at our school about the importance of agriculture. Understanding its significant role in human life, we established a small school garden in July 2020 with dual aims: promoting agriculture among disabled children through organic farming practices and producing nutritious vegetables for their daily meals.

The school garden has successfully grown a variety of nutritious vegetables, including tomatoes, chilies, brinjal, beans, carrots, greens, lady’s finger, corn, tapioca, banana, and watermelon. These vegetables are used to prepare daily meals for the children, ensuring they receive fresh and healthy food.

Engaging in gardening brings immense joy to the children and helps them develop valuable skills such as teamwork, planning, and patience. With the support of teachers and volunteers, the children are involved in daily gardening tasks, including ploughing, sowing seeds, planting saplings, weeding, and watering. This hands-on experience not only teaches them about agriculture but also fosters a sense of responsibility and accomplishment.

To further enhance the school garden, SPECT plans to install fencing around the garden to protect the plants and install raised beds. This improvement will make the garden more accessible to all children, including those who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility, ensuring that everyone can participate in and benefit from gardening activities.

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