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Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, has written to Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers\u2019 Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan urging the sanction of a special Central package for Kuttanad. The Mavelikara MP invited Mr. Chouhan to visit Kuttanad, one of India\u2019s most unique and fragile agro-ecological regions.<\/p>\n
Known as the \u201cRice Bowl of Kerala,\u201d Kuttanad is internationally recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It is the only region in India where large-scale below-sea-level farming is practised, supporting paddy cultivation, inland fisheries, traditional duck rearing and eco-tourism. <\/p>\n
\u201cDespite its ecological, cultural, and economic importance, Kuttanad faces serious challenges, including frequent floods, salinity intrusion, and climate-change impacts, which have forced distress migration of farming communities and threatened traditional livelihoods. Previous interventions through Kuttanad Packages I and II have had limited impact, with several projects remaining stalled or inadequately funded,\u201d Mr. Suresh said Wednesday (September 10, 2025).<\/p>\n
In his letter, he emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive package to ensure sustainable development, livelihood protection, disaster resilience, agriculture-based livelihood support and eco-tourism promotion. Inviting Mr. Chouhan to visit Kuttanad to witness its unique agricultural and cultural heritage firsthand, Mr. Suresh said that a detailed programme could be arranged in coordination with local stakeholders and the State government for on-ground assessment and discussions. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe conservation and development of Kuttanad will safeguard livelihoods for lakhs of people and serve as a living tribute to M.S. Swaminathan\u2019s vision of sustainable and inclusive\u00a0agriculture,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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