HT Bureau GUWAHATI, June 10: The Dr Naba Goswami Foundation, in collaboration with the Helpaid Foundation, has embarked on an ambitious project aimed at empowering women and fostering community development through floriculture. This initiative, spearheaded by Dr Naba Goswami, grandson of Pandit Hemchandra Goswami and son of the late Prafulla Chandra Goswami and Gauri Praba Goswami, has adopted the village of Kurkuria near Narangi. Over the past year, the project has focused on training homemakers in professional planting and caring for flowering plants, providing them with seeds to cultivate.
This not only enhances their horticultural skills but also creates a sustainable source of income for their families. Every 2 to 4 weeks, vendors visit Kurkuria to purchase the cultivated flowers, offering the women an additional source of income to support their households. Beyond the economic benefits, this initiative aims to transform Kurkuria into a tourist attraction, showcasing its vibrant and colourful flower gardens.
Anjulina Deb Choudhary from the Helpaid Foundation has been actively involved in the project from its inception, playing a crucial role in its success. In a significant development, Laxmi Kant Sharma has donated a Maruti van in memory of his beloved mother, the late Durga Devi Sharma. This generous contribution will be used to transport seeds and plants to various locations across Assam, enhancing the logistical capabilities of the project and supporting its expansio.