{"id":153558,"date":"2026-07-13T21:35:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=153558"},"modified":"2026-07-13T21:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:08:46","slug":"urban-kitchen-gardens-can-contribute-to-food-security-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/urban-kitchen-gardens-can-contribute-to-food-security-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban kitchen gardens can contribute to food security efforts, sustainable living: Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">By Nalini Sahu<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bhubaneswar, July 13:<\/strong> Urban kitchen gardens can play a crucial role in promoting food security, healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability, experts said at a seminar on <strong>&#8216;Urban Rooftop Gardening&#8217;<\/strong> organised by the Orissa Environmental Society (OES) here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the programme, <strong>Dr P. Srinivas<\/strong>, Principal Scientist at the Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Bhubaneswar, said kitchen gardens enable urban families to grow fresh, chemical-free vegetables, fruits and herbs in limited spaces such as terraces, balconies and rooftops using pots, grow bags and recycled containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said compost prepared from kitchen waste serves as a natural fertiliser, helping reduce household waste while encouraging eco-friendly practices. Besides improving nutrition and reducing dependence on market produce, gardening also promotes physical activity, relieves stress and strengthens people&#8217;s connection with nature, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presiding over the seminar, OES working president <strong>Dr Jayakrushna Panigrahi<\/strong> said urban kitchen gardening has gained momentum due to rapid urbanisation, rising food prices and increasing awareness about healthy eating. 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