At Smt. Sunandabai Bandodkar School, learning has taken root—literally! The school’s Nutrition Garden is an innovative initiative that connects children to nature, nutrition, and sustainability.
What began as a simple activity to promote healthy eating has blossomed into a vibrant outdoor classroom. Students actively plant and care for vegetables like cucumbers, turmeric, ladyfingers, and bananas, understanding where food comes from and why fresh, natural meals matter.
Aligned with the Government’s Poshan Maah initiative, the project emphasizes the importance of nutrition, health, and community well-being. Each gardening session teaches patience, teamwork, and responsibility, helping students discover that learning can be hands-on and joyful.
As harvest time arrives, excitement fills the air. Students proudly pick what they’ve grown and transform their produce into traditional Goan delicacies like Tavsholi (sweet made from cucumber), Patholi (sweet wrapped in turmeric leaves), and fresh salads. Each bite becomes a reminder that the “fruit of patience is sweet.”
The Nutrition Garden has grown beyond vegetables—it’s nurturing values, curiosity, and lifelong habits of mindful eating. With each seed planted, students are sowing lessons for a healthier, happier future. 🌿
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