Women in Jhapa cultivate marigolds for festival sales

Local women residing in Tyakram located in Shivasatakshi municipality have prepared to sell marigold flowers during the festival after nurturing ten thousand saplings across six kattha of land. According to reports, the investment in this organized farming initiative through a local mothers group totals approximately twenty-five thousand rupees. Participants expressed optimism regarding potential earnings from their harvest as market demand increases during the celebration period. The municipality provided financial assistance for procuring the initial saplings to encourage local agriculture and reduce reliance on imported blooms from external regions. The mayor stated that authorities intend to offer necessary backing to widen the scope of floriculture into a commercial enterprise. The deputy mayor noted that officials advised the participants to establish an organized group when the cultivation plan was first proposed to ensure structured growth. Municipal leadership continues to facilitate ongoing efforts aimed at empowering women economically and sustaining their agricultural initiatives. By fostering local production, the community avoids the necessity of procuring decorative garlands from outside markets. Officials emphasized that continued coordination and support will be extended to help farmers maintain and expand their seasonal enterprise in the coming periods.