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NEWSLETTER | MAY 2022

NEWSLETTER MAY 2022

INSPIRED BY
VILLAGES OF INDIA

SITE PROGRESS – DUG WELLS AND WATER


ORGANO ANTHARAM RESILIENCE AT ANTHARAM
GREENHOUSE AND FARMING CLUSTER CLUBS -
IN ECO HABITATS OUTDOOR COLLECTIVE
LIVING ROOMS DESIGNED
SLEEP HYGIENE FOR SOCIAL BONDING

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SITE PROGRESS
MAY 2022

Raavi Palle Cluster


Tiling work for the Cluster club is completed and internal
painting work has commenced.
Boundary fencing in the cluster Parking area has commenced.
Finishes for units will commence end of May.

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Entrance Pavilion
Instalation of Solar Tree has been completed.
Estate Manager Room & Passive Healthcare Lounge are in finishes stage.
Internal painting works has started for Security Cabin.

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Maredu Palle Cluster


Civil work for Cluster Club is in progress.
Finishes for units will commence in the first week of June.

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Moduga Palle Cluster


Civil Works for units are in progress

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Velaga Palle Cluster


Civil Works for units are in progress

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Champaka Palle Cluster


Civil Works for units are in progress

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Gandham Palle Cluster


Civil Works for units are in progress

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Water Treatment Plan:


Construction of walls is completed and laying of slab is in progress.

Sewage Treatment Plant:


Grade slab is completed and structure is in progress.

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Dug Well:
Excavation work in both the dug wells is completed.

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House of Activity:
Excavation work for natural swimming pond is completed.
Super structure is under progress.

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Rurban Hive:
Foundation works is in progress.

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Substation:
Civil work has completed.

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Farming & Afforestation


Levelling work is completed in the farm patches at Raavi Palle. Afforestation is
being taken along the bio-fence area. Red murram soil filling along the avenue
plants at the main road. Sowing of Spinach, Amaranthus, Coriander, Cluster
Beans seeds has been completed in the collective farming area behind
the Model house and the backyard of God's Own Office.

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INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ISB),


HYDERABAD TAKES UP ORGANO
ECO HABITATS CASE STUDY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvgze68T-HM

O
rgano - Case Study our strategies, intents and discussion. We were able to
Presentation by Organo’s eco habitats. The share our methods, thoughts
Prof. Seshadri at ISB, discussion delved into topics and ideas with them.
Hyderabad such as counter urbanisation,
user-focused product design, We were glad to support the
Organo Team was invited by entrepreneurship, sapthapatha learning efforts at ISB and share
Prof. DVR Seshadri, Professor and its implementation in eco our experiences in building eco
of Marketing (Practice), habitats, among other things. habitats. We hope we were able
Director-ISB CBM. It was to add value to the course. With
an honour to be part of his Questions from the students firms adopting and embedding
new course 'marketing for a such “Since most of the sales are sustainability in their processes
sustainable planet'. through word of mouth, how do and operations, we believe this
you see marketing your projects course will give students a long
After Dr. Seshadri presented when you grow big?”, “How head start in their careers.
the case study on Organo will you improve the pricing
to the students, we had strategy?” and more made it a
the opportunity to discuss lively and thought-provoking

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GREENHOUSE
AND FARMING IN
ECO HABITATS Raghuram
Vemula

A
ccess to
safe and
witnessed
food is an
integral part of
the experience
of living in an
Eco habitat. The
farming practices Inside the Greenhouse at Organo Antharam.
followed in our
eco habitats take This means as much as possible crops which are suitable to the
a localization local climatic conditions are grown. Ensuring that the quantity,
quality and variety of farm produce is improved has been our
approach to constant endeavour. To this end we have been experimenting with
cultivation. new methods of natural farming as well as newer technologies.
One such technology/ practice is farming in a Greenhouse or a
polyshed.

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It is a well known fact that from “Kheyti” after reviewing that Kheyti offered, we chose
cultivating crops in a controlled various other greenhouse this model as it was the right
environment improves the solutions available as it was size to test multiple crops.
quality and quantity of the easy to install, maintain and Also, it is close to 1/10th of an
produce for a given area when operate. The Greenhouse has acre (1 Acre = 4046 Square
compared with growing crops been installed in our upcoming meters), which means once the
outside in the normal field. But community of Organo Antharam methodology is established
most of the studies undertaken to conduct various experiments for growing crops in natural
are for chemical based and record the outcomes. The farming in this greenhouse,
farming. So we decided to test greenhouse covers an area of replicating and scaling the same
cultivation using natural farming 476 Square meters and has a to cover larger areas becomes
methods in a Greenhouse. We height of 4 meters. Out of the easy.
procured a greenhouse solution various greenhouse solutions

Outside the Greenhouse at Organo Antharam

SETTING UP THE GREENHOUSE

The greenhouse is a simple are pegged to the ground by the Greenhouse needs to be
structure with 34 meters length, metal rod anchors. specially mixed and treated to
14 meters width and 4 meters ensure best possible yield. To
height. As shown in the picture First step in setting up the do this a soil mix of 2 portions
2, the structure consists of metal Greenhouse is to prepare of fine red soil and 1 portion of
pillars supporting the canopy the base on which the entire sand along with dried sheep
which is made from a tough structure stands. The stones manure was laid at a height of 2
material known as “Aluminate”. and other uneven features feet from the ground level.
Holding the metal pillars in are cleared and the ground
position are wire cables which is made level. The soil inside

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Levelling the ground and soil filling Pits with concrete and the anchor
metal rod fixed

Once the soil is laid, pits are dug to house the metal pillars and then the aluminate sheet is fixed on top.
The Greenhouse solution has two layers of the Aluminate sheet. One is fixed and forms the outer shell
and the other is inside just beneath the roof with a gap of 3 feet. This second sheet can be moved using
strings manually and helps in controlling the amount of light and temperature in the greenhouse.

Second layer of Aluminate sheet, helps in temperature and light control.

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The water supply in the greenhouse is done through a series of drip irrigation lines which are connected
to a water tank and motor system to pump water. A system known as “venturi” is used near the water
tank to mix the bio fertilisers such as Jeevamrutham so that it directly reaches the root zone of the crops
through drip system.

Water pumping system with motor

This is how we set


up the greenhouse
at Organo Antharam.
Stay tuned for future
as we present our
findings with respect to
production methods,
types of crops suitable
for greenhouse
cultivation and provide
details about the
setup and operation of
the Greenhouse and
advantages we have
observed over the last
1 year of operation.

The venturi system for mixing bio fertilizers

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HAPPY CONTRIBUTION TO
THE PEOPLE AND PLANET

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRGO1zy1eDI

O
rgano is a good investment as it helps
rejuvenate the environment. My money
will be utilized to train the farmers who
will come and work in these farmlands at Organo.
So I am happy contributing to the betterment of
the environment and not in a concrete jungle,
says Suresh Gopalakrishnan.

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DUG WELLS AND


WATER RESILIENCE
AT ANTHARAM Rakesh Koti

Chinna Baavi

A
t Antharam water At 1000 feet below the ground, back in the same borewells or
resilience is a big goal we we reach confined aquifers. similar borewells from which we
are trying to reach. These acquirers are blocked by are pulling water out.
rock layers above and below.
To accomplish this, we are Any water that is taken out of Although this creates a
looking at various ways in which these aquifers are not easily somewhat sustainable solution,
surface rain water run off can replenished. It takes decades for there is no guarantee that
be tapped. the water to reach these deep the water we put in will come
reservoirs. back to us as these aquifers
Although ground water sources underground spread across
can be reached if we go deep One way to recharge these hundreds of acres of area.
enough, we do not want to do deep aquifers is to put water
that.

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There may come a time where the surrounding farmers continuously pull water out and we don’t reap
any benefits from our efforts.
To become drought resilient, the best option is to capture as much rainfall as possible within the
boundaries of our community.

This is where our dug wells come into picture.


There are two dug wells at Antharam - Pedda Baavi which is around 60 lakh liters in capacity and Chinna
Baavi which is around 20 lakh liters in capacity.

Pedda Baavi

Together, they act as a buffer - a battery bank During drought, depending on the severity,
- for water. strategies are being formulated on how to use
this water.
During times of extreme drought, the
community shall manage water better using First preference will always be given to the
this reserve which is non-existent in other domestic consumption.
communities.

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ANTHARAM IS A BLEND OF
RURAL AND URBANSCAPE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUPxowA1gAw

I
have returned to India and have been looking
for a farm for a year- a farm where we could build
a home which is a mix of city and farm. Looking
forward to those next three years in Antharam will get
delivered to us, and I hope to be all smiles.

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CLUSTER CLUBS -
OUTDOOR
COLLECTIVE LIVING
ROOMS DESIGNED
FOR SOCIAL BONDING
Meena Murugappan

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Organo Antharam community cluster has approximately 20 rooms, gaming areas, and other
is an eco-community designed homes. At the heart of each cultural activities.
for feet rather than wheels. The cluster is the cluster club. Here,
intention was to create simple this active social node acts as an The functional program for
and safe street experiences outdoor collective living room, each cluster is designed such
that also brought back with special focus on activities that families from one cluster
opportunities for residents to that appeal to and across age will move to the other cluster
enjoy serendipitous meetings, groups. clubs to share the amenities and
carefree play, quiet areas for cross-socialise across the various
contemplation and vibrant Across the 6 clusters, there are clusters. This is important to
spaces for collective gathering cluster clubs that provide space create greater social bonding
and celebrations. and environment for various and allow a variety of resident-
activities like co-working rooms, driven activities to self-organise
The homes in Organo Antharam outdoor gatherings, children’s and occur.
are designed in clusters along a play areas, community kitchens,
central pedestrian street. Each yoga decks, contemplation

Be it reading the morning newspaper on the club deck, or sharing home food
recipes with each other, or having a team meetings during a weekend, or
finding hiding places for easter eggs, or flying kites during windy days, these
social oases help build strong, safe and inclusive communities, with increased
social interaction, volunteerism, and civic pride all rolled in one.
Want to know more about cluster homes eco-habitats? Do connect with us
through our website https://www.organo.co.in and call us to schedule a site
visit 9071123446 or email at marketing@organo.co.in.

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ORGANO GARDENCERCIZE
LIVE STREAM

https://zurl.co/2ZFA

W
ant to learn gardening and have benefits
of exercising in one go? Organo Et School
in collaboration with Ms. Chandana
Mannedi presents a unique online workshop on
Saturday 21st May 22.

Gardencercize- An introduction to a fitness program


that teaches you how to combine exercise and
gardening.

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SLEEP HYGIENE Vaishnavi Paturu

Sleep is as essential to our daily through these phases about 4-6 with both sleep and being
needs like food and water. times throughout the night, and awake. The brain releases this
Although we may feel that sleep it is not uncommon to wake up chemical during daylight but
simply rests our tired bodies, our briefly between cycles. also uses it to form melatonin at
brain remains active throughout night.
the night. Sleep plays a critical
HORMONES THAT Sleep helps to process your
role in the brain as well as
physical functioning.
REGULATE SLEEP thoughts from the day as well
CYCLES as store memories, so a lack of
Our internal body clock, called a good-quality sleep can lead to
‘Circadian clock’, tells us when Melatonin is a hormone difficulty focusing and thinking
we are ready to sleep. There are released by the brain when it clearly. You may feel tired,
several circadian clocks in the is dark. It travels to cells to tell irritable, or anxious during the
body, found in the brain and the body to sleep. Sunlight or day. Performance at work or
other organs. They are triggered exposure to light inhibits the school may suffer. Your reaction
by cues such as daylight (we production of melatonin and time may be slowed, increasing
feel alert) and darkness (we feel increases the release of cortisol, the risk of driving accidents.
drowsy). These clocks can also which awakens us. If we are
be triggered by artificial bright exposed to too much artificial In children, insufficient
light or stimulants like caffeine light (such as the blue light sleep can lead to attention
and alcohol that cause us to feel emitted from smartphones or and behaviour problems or
awake even if it is night-time. televisions) late at night, less hyperactivity. In the elderly,
melatonin may be released lack of sleep may decrease
There are several phases of making it harder to fall asleep. focus and attention, leading
sleep our body experiences. to a greater risk of falls, bone
They are classified as REM Serotonin, the body’s fractures, and car accidents.
(rapid eye movement) and non- “feel-good” chemical, is a
REM sleep. We cycle repeatedly neurotransmitter associated

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THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS PEOPLE MAY GET


INSUFFICIENT SLEEP:
• Poor sleep habits (watching television or using screens late at night,
drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages at night, not following a regular
sleep schedule).
• The sleep environment is too noisy, too light, or otherwise not conducive to
sleep.
• You attempt to sleep outside of the body’s natural circadian clock (working
an overnight shift and trying to make up for sleep during the day).
• Sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, or periodic limb movements
reduces deep or REM sleep or causes frequent awakenings.
• Medical condition such as heart, lung, or kidney disease, or chronic pain,
causes frequent awakenings.
• Amongst the several reasons listed above, sleeping in a noisy environment
is considered to have a high risk to the health and well-being of humans.

ENVIRONMENTAL exposed to noise pollution Nocturnal environmental noise


NOISE AND SLEEP above recommended levels may be the most worrying
DISTURBANCES of 55 decibels. Exposure to air form of noise pollution in terms
traffic noise has also been linked of its health consequences
Environmental noise, especially to a negative impact on student because of its synergistic
that caused by transportation performance in educational direct and indirect (through
means, is viewed as a significant institutions, recording a sleep disturbances acting
cause of sleep disturbances.. significant relationship to poor as a mediator) influence on
reading and mathematical biological systems. Duration
The European Union has
performance. and quality of sleep should thus
reported that people exposed to
be regarded as risk factors or
night noise levels above 40dB Apart from these measurable markers significantly influenced
on average throughout the year effects and the subjective by the environment.
can suffer sleep disturbance, feeling of disturbed sleep,
while long-term average people who struggle with We spend 90% of our time
exposure above 55dB can nocturnal environmental indoors and this percentage
trigger elevated blood pressure noise often also suffer the next has increased more so in the
and lead to ischaemic heart day from daytime sleepiness last few years due to COVID 19.
disease. Environmental noise and tiredness, annoyance, There are various technologies
causes approximately 16,600 mood changes as well as available to minimise noise
cases of premature death in decreased well-being and transfer. Acoustic proof
Europe each year, with almost cognitive performance. windows and doors, along
32 million adults estimated to But there is also emerging with curtains and carpets cut
suffer annoyance and over 13 evidence that these short- down noise transfer but also
million adults estimated to suffer term effects of environmental encourage people to spend
sleep disturbance. noise, particularly when the more time indoors.
exposure is nocturnal, may be
In the UK, a study estimated
followed by long-term adverse
that 54% of the population was
cardiometabolic outcomes.

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The trees and plants live away from the


have a natural ability hustle and bustle of
to cut down dust urban spaces and live
and noise pollution. close to nature. These
However, most urban urbanites choose to
spaces cannot afford wake up to the birds
to maximise greenery chirping and sleep to
due to high value of the lullaby of crickets.
real estate. There is a
growing awareness When we are in tune
amongst urbanites with nature, we tend
who would like to to be healthy in mind,
body and soul.

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SLOW DOWN PLACE IN NEWS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGmVVP2GNuE

F ood Monks team visited the Slow Down Place


restaurant to taste the weekend Grandma
Thali.

The two friends fell in love with the food combined


with village-like atmosphere and calming ambience.
They were glad to find such an eatery spot in the
outskirts of Hyderabad.

Do watch this video and let us know if you'd like to


relish the Grandma Thali along with the other dishes
at the Slow Down Place restaurant.

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Recap of Field Trip


to Goshala

V
isiting a Goshala can Mr.Ugandhar N Reddy, our dairy which is available readily in
be an exhilarating expert speaker, introduced Indian market. They also had
experience. Somewhat the Goshala concept to the a short Q & A session with the
similar experience Nithika, Tanvi, audience. He explained in detail children and parents about what
Cheranvi and Aadhirai had the difference between Desi are the good practices to adopt
when they came for a field trip to cows and Western cows and in today’s scenario to be able to
Organo Bakaram Goshala. They mentioned a lot of identifying have pure and healthy milk and
along with their parents visited features for both. He described milk products.
this desi dairy in Bakaram village the journey of milk from Dairy to
on 23rd Apr’22, last Saturday. their glass of milk at home. He After getting a fair amount of
emphasized the advantages of awareness about milk and milk
OES organised this educational organic milk over pasteurized products, they moved to the
trip for children to help them one and also talked about pure second leg of the trip. OES team
connect to nature and animals cow milk verses mixed milk took all the participants to the
and in turn to their true roots. area where 2 buffaloes were

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tethered. Mr Reddy described buffaloes to and were offered a welcome drink, fresh
the children and explained the difference butter milk! A demonstration of how cow
between a cow and buffalo. The group milk is converted to Ghee and Paneer was
then went further on a walk to the area of conducted for them. Mr Reddy showed a
the goshala where they saw farms where small quality check for ghee, that we all
fodder is grown for the cows. They learnt should do while buying ghee.He also told
about various types of plants grown as the children to buy only good quality ice
fodder for Bakaram goshala cows. They creams, made from fresh cream.
also saw a water sump on the way to the
cow shed. Moving to the last leg of the field trip,
participants collected at the presentation
Once they reached the cow shed, all the area and filled up the feedback forms,
children were excited, and they wanted both parents and children gave individual
to feed and touch the cows. They were feedback to OES about this experiential
helped to some fodder leaves ‘Super trip to goshala. Having thanked the
Napier’, which they tried feeding the cows participants and Mr. Reddy for coming
in the shed. There were 20 cows and 10 to Organo Bakaram goshala to share his
calves in the shed. After enjoying this knowledge. OES Team offered fresh cow
activity, they all saw a structure of steel milk paneer to all participants and guests
bars, where medical treatment is given to and wrapped up this field trip.
the cows.
Moving to the third leg of the trip, all the
participants entered the Goshala kitchen

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Kitchen Gardening
Workshop at 2G’s
Vertical Eco-community

O
ES is proud to launch 12th floor of these apartments. plethora of gardening tips and
its first sustainability Kitchen gardening is of interest to suggestions for all the participants
workshop of the series many residents, as they all want at OES workshops. This time
at KSR’s Togetherments, to learn about growing plants on gauging the audience she
Miyapur Hyderabad their balconies of these newly delivered the session in Telegu,
<https://zurl.co/jPeV>. inhabited homes. Lot of families which was appreciated by all.
As part of a series joined us on Saturday morning for
of workshops planned for the an educative session. Going forward, Sreedevi
residents of KSR’s Togetherments, introduced the topic with various
Kitchen Gardening workshop was Our Kitchen Gardening expert steps involved in setting up a
conducted as the first one on 30 Sreedevi Ande joined us for kitchen garden on balconies
April 22, Saturday morning. this program. She is a software or a piece of land. Right from
professional and an ardent preparation of soil mix to watering
The venue was exactly right gardener, who has been and pest control she covered
for this workshop with vertical practicing gardening for many every aspect of the process. The
gardens as the backdrop, on the years now. She brings in a focus of all OES workshops is to

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educate the participants about live demonstration of sowing


natural ways of growing and Bitter Guard and Methi seeds.
nurturing plants. In the same spirit The saplings sown were Okra,
Sreedevi showed several types which is suitable for the summer,
of natural pest control methods it being a summer crop.
during this 2-hour session. She
showed how eggshells coming As the session came to an end, all
out of our kitchen as waste can participants were given kitchen
give the much-needed calcium gardening manuals, growth
to the soil required for healthy charts and pest control tips in
plant growth. Also, neem oil the form of a document by OES.
solution with soap nut solution This was done to facilitate and
and diluted with water or chilly initiate their gardening journey
and garlic solutions kept for a comfortably and successfully.
few days can be sprayed on the OES thanks 2getherments
foliage to keep away the pests. Infra Pvt Ltd
Even, butter milk can repel the <https://zurl.co/fXeg>,
mealybugs and other pests away for giving this opportunity to
from vegetable plants. associate with the residents in
Once the theory part was their journey towards an earth
over, Sreedevi invited all friendly living environment.
the participants to attend a
demonstration of how to sow
vegetable seeds and saplings
in the pots, followed by tips on
watering them right the first time
and every time. They all saw the

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Recap of Mandala
Garden Program-1
at OES Farm

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This time, it was the Launch of Organo Et School “Mandala Garden


program” at OES Children’s Farm campus. Here is a recap of
session-1 in the words of our farm coach, Garima Goel herself.
It was a pleasant experience teaching today. The children are
super happy doing farming and working with soil. It made my work
enjoyable even more.
On 15 May 2022, Sunday, participant children did the following as
day-1 activities of Mandala program:

• They were allotted circular • Then coriander seeds were


sections of the mandala sown by row sowing methos.
garden at the OES farm.
• Then kids were asked to cover
• They got gardening tools to these with thin layer of soil
start their farm journey in an
Organo bag (cloth), from OES. • This was followed by
mulching the circular beds.
• They loosened soil with rake.
• I demonstrated watering by
• They added compost and sprinkling water with buckets
neem cake to the soil to and mugs, using both their
prepare it well before sowing. hands.
• They were given a small bowl • I took them for harvesting
full of pre-soaked seeds. Mint, Gongura and Chillies
from OES patches.
• They sowed Gongura seeds
by broadcasting method. They left happily with the promise
of coming next Sunday.
• Coriander seeds were first split
into half, by pressing them
between fingers.

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Recap of Polyhouse
Farming Program

W
e recap the first session respective farm patches and watering. The demonstration
of OES Polyhouse started interacting with each followed implementation of the
Program, in the words other. After interaction, me demo at the learner patches.”
of our "Farm coach Venkatesh and Shilpa (Farm coach and
Nallamilli (B.Sc agriculture & Permaculture expert) explained 1. Land levelling, then soil
MBA agribusiness management about the importance of preparation by discarding the
from Symbiosis institute.) Polyhouse. Then illustrated how it stones and pebbles, if found.
is different from outside farming in 2. Addition of manure, a mix of
“First of all, I would like to thank terms of sunlight, rainfall, abiotic
these participants of OES Farming vermicompost and neem cake
stress, and other pests. powder, before sowing seeds.
program, who want to be future
farmers.” After a question-and-answer 3. Sowing leafy vegetables,
session on polyhouse, I Thotakura and Gongura seeds
“The program started with demonstrated the intercultural
meditation. It was followed by and non-leafy vegetables
operations starting with land seeds of beetroot, cluster
patch allocation and farming levelling, manure application,
material distribution. After that bean, French bean and Okra,
seed sowing, mulching, and was carefully done. The leafy
everyone assembled near their

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vegetable seeds were presoaked Further on Organo Et school provided a


before giving to the participants. Farming check list to all budding farmers,
to keep track of their farm learning.
4. Next step of covering these seeds
with a thin layer of soil was done as At the closure of the first session of
demonstrated. Polyhouse farming, all participants were
given a set of gardening tools-a rake and
5. Mulching for non-leafy vegetables was a trowel, along with a Farm Logbook to
carefully done in all patches. record their farm journey. These were
6. Finally, water sprinkling was done presented in a beautiful Organo cloth bag
using buckets and mugs and palms. which doubled as a harvest carrying bag.
Everyone went further on to harvest some
“Each participant worked with soil fresh Mint and Thotakura from OES farm
and completed respective works in patches, to take back home.
their patches. The enthusiasm and
proactiveness of the learners were totally They left very happy and satisfied at the
amazing. All the learners totally enjoyed, end of a wholesome learning farm day.
and unknowingly connected to nature. It was an exhilarating experience for one
They also felt the essence of soil and of our participants. With a promise of
learned its insights. While going back coming back next Sunday to tend to their
some of them carried permaculture farm patches, all of them bid goodbyes.
books with them for reading. It was an
easy, enjoyable and deeply powerful
process. Glad to be a farm coach. Thanks
a lot, Organo Et School.”

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About
Organo
Et School (OES)
We recognize that for any positive impact to be sustainable, it must be long-term and
inter-generational. Organo Et School strives to create an apt learning environment that
will support and empower families as well as individuals to embrace sustainable living
mindsets and habits.

Organo Et School is a learning initiative set up by Organo in 2017 and has been facilitating
field visits and workshops for Schools and Interest Groups. Organo Et School has had over
25+ schools, 6000+ students and 2500+ adults participate over the last 4 years.

We believe in connecting children & adults with nature. Connecting children with the
natural world at a young age is the first step in creating responsible stewards for our
collective future.

If you or your children are interested in future Be a Farmer programs, please contact us at
oes@organo.co.in and by phone 9154100775 today! You can also click here to express
your interest. We will keep you posted on our future farm cycles.

Follow OES on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organo_et_school/?hl=en

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVe5InTKtgyGsGgNVNZ5sOw

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Truly God’s own office – If work is


considered worship it only makes sense
to do it in God’s own space. At Antharam,
we believe that nature is another form
of the divine. And when we work from
these well-appointed offices surrounded
by flora and fauna, the productivity gets
enhanced beyond measure.

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At Organo Antharam, all you


need to do is pick up your laptop
and take a nice little walk amidst
lush green farms to arrive at your
workplace. Isn’t that a delightful
experience to cherish?

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Organo believes in establishing Rurban


Communities that stand for “all inclusive“
living which creates a medium through
which urban dwellers (India) impact
rural India (Bharat) and create a mutually
beneficial ecosystem.

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Witnessing how your food is grown is the only


sure-shot way to ensure safe food for yourself
and your loved ones. At Organo communities,
safe & witnessed food production is at the
core of everything we do. After all, food is the
primary pursuit of human life.

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“Pottery Without Wheel-a clay workshop”


Manpreeth Singh Nishter, a renowned
ceramic artist, is joining us to conduct
this Clay rendition workshop

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OES 1-month leafy vegetables program


involves:
Engaging in farming tasks such as soil
preparation, seeding, weeding, tending,
growing, harvesting, and more.....

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The leaves of Bryophyllum Pinnatum plant


(Ranphala in Telugu) are know for their medicinal
properties. They are best eaten in early spring
or winter, when they have a fairly pleasant mild
flavor. Add them to your salads or make a quick
smoothie to help your body heal from kidney
stones, bowel issues and other infections. Watch
this video to see how we have planted Ranaphala
at Organo Antharam.

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Brew a hot cup of lemongrass tea. Lounge


in your backyard and sip in leisure reaping
the innumerable health benefits of the
antioxidant herb that include relief from
pain and swelling, stabilising sugar, and
lowering cholesterol levels amongst others.

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The more connected you’re to Mother earth,


the better your health will be. The second best
option would be to live in a farm and watch
farmers cultivating crops and participate in
farming. Pluck your vegetables and cook
them straight or pluck those fruits and eat
them up after a quick rinse. Refrigeration kills
nutrition. Farm to plate is the sure-fire way to
rev up your energy levels and put the zest in
your life.

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Want to learn gardening and have benefits


of exercising in one go? Organo Et School
in collaboration with @chandanamannedi
presents a unique online workshop on 21 May
(Saturday)
Gardencercize - An introduction to a fitness
program that teaches you how to combine
Exercising + Gardening.

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On-site photographs at Organo Antharam

ORGANO ECO HABITATS PVT. LTD.


HEAD OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE
Plot No. 15, 8-3, 684/3-15, Lane Number 3, Plot No. 2, SY No. 146, 4th Floor, Himayat Nagar,
Sri Nagar Colony, LIC Colony, Moinabad Mandal, RR Dist.,
Hyderabad – 500 073, Telangana, India. Hyderabad – 500 075, Telangana, India.

Contact: +91 90711 23446


mounika.puli@organo.co.in | www.organo.co.in

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