In Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district, there are very few places where you can see the cultivation of lotus. But its nearby village Manikkal has opened a window of such possibilities, where you can find lotus cultivation. It began at this place many years ago and is continuing till date. The special thing about this place’s lotus cultivation is that the initiative was taken with the cooperation of the State government of Kerala. This cultivation was started in collaboration with the local people of the state in order to help them with livelihood. As a part of this great project by the state government, several other types of flowers and grains are also cultivated here. The project of lotus cultivation was initiated as a part of a trail project under the umbrella of the local Gram Panchayat. The State Government of Kerala extended their full support for the project making it a big success.
With the aim to encourage lotus cultivation, the government of the state provided subsidies amounting to Rs 65,000 to the people engaged in the work. The cultivation of lotus in such a manner mainly can be seen in Tamil Nadu, but now it can be seen in Thiruvananthapuram. People in large numbers visit the place to witness lotus cultivation on such a big scale.
Indian lotus are exported to many countries including nations like the US, United Arab Emirates and Germany. This reportedly makes India the largest exporter of Lotus flowers in the world. A person can earn a profit of Rs 2 lakh from an initial investment of Rs 25,000 by cultivation of lotus. As the cultivation of lotus has turned Manikkal into a tourist attraction, it also provides a chance for all the people engaged in the work to spread the cultural and religious significance of the national flower of the country. This project has provided stable income to many people in the area.
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