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Suttur, December 17, 2021: In a compassionate gesture towards the children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the JSS Residential School in Suttur is providing free education for the academic year 2021-2022 to select students from COVID victim families. This initiative, undertaken with the blessings of Parampujya Jagadguru Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, aims to support and uplift these children during these challenging times.

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamy, in a press statement, expressed his concern for the welfare of students in grades 1 to 10. As a result, the JSS Residential School in Suttur opened its doors to provide free education facilities to these students. Responding to this call, numerous children from different parts of the state, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Chamarajanagara, Davangere, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Chikkamagaluru, and other districts, have enrolled in the school and are currently pursuing their education from grades 5 to 10.

At present, the JSS Educational Institution has over 4,000 students from underprivileged families. These children come from various states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, as well as North Eastern states like Meghalaya, Manipur, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

This noble initiative by the JSS Residential School serves as a testament to their commitment to providing quality education and support to those in need, particularly children who have faced the tragic loss of their loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children of the COVID victim families seen with Paramapujya Jagadguru SriShivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, District Primary and High School Minister B.S. Nagesh, Akhila Bharath Sharana Sahitya Parishat’ and honorary advisor Dr. Go.Ru. Channabasappa, Akhila Bharath Sharana Sahitya Parishah Chairman Prof. Maleyuru Guruswamy, JSS Educational Institution, Suttur, Administrative Officer Sri S.P. Udayashankar, Nanjangud BEO Sri C.N. Raju and Sri Muguru Nanjundaswamy.

Suttur, December 16, 2021: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra has successfully organized an online telecast of the Natural Agricultural Farming Conference and Indigenous Vegetable Seed Production Training Program. The virtual event brought together agricultural experts, government officials, and farmers to discuss the benefits and techniques of natural farming and indigenous vegetable seed production.

Sri Sadananda, a member of the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat, highlighted the importance of natural agricultural farming and encouraged participants to make the most of the program. Sri Narendra Singh Tomar, the Minister for Agriculture of the Government of India, shed light on various government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Farmer Producers’ Association, and Atma Nirbhar programs, urging farmers to embrace natural farming practices.

Addressing the audience, Sri Amit Shah, the Home Minister, emphasized that adopting natural farming methods can reduce production costs while enhancing soil fertility and increasing yields. He also stressed the growing global demand and premium prices for organic products, emphasizing the need for farmers to transition to natural farming.

The event also featured Sri Acharya, the Governor of Gujarat, who shared his experiences with natural farming and advised farmers to cease using chemicals and instead opt for natural products like ‘Jeevamrutha,’ ‘Ghana Jeevamrutha,’ ‘Nimaastra,’ and ‘Beejamrutha.’ Sri Acharya emphasized that these methods can significantly increase soil organic carbon and improve yields while minimizing expenses.

In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged farmers to draw inspiration from Governor Acharya’s words and undertake a revolutionary shift towards natural farming. He emphasized the need to make Indian soil completely chemical-free and highlighted the importance of indigenous cattle in farming practices.

The training program also featured Sri Kalappa from Hitne Hebbagilu Village, Periyapatna Taluk, Mysuru District, as a resource person. He shared his experiences in growing vegetable seeds using natural farming methods and provided insights on disease and pest management. Sri Kalappa also discussed the preparation of various decoctions using herbal ingredients to effectively address crop diseases and pest infestations.

A total of 87 participants, including students from the VC Farm of Agriculture University, Mandya, members of the Sri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Program’s Self Help Groups, staff from JSS KVK and Biligere Raitha Samparka Kendra, as well as male and female farmers from Biligere and surrounding villages, actively participated in the program.