Dr. Santosh Jhajharia, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Brar, et.

al (2022)Malnutrition remains a
significant public health concern in India, despite being a leading vegetable producer.
Micronutrient deficiencies are common among rural households due to ignorance, illiteracy, and
limited availability of vegetables. Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Rajasthan conducted 150
demonstrations from 2016 to 2021 on nutritional kitchen gardening to improve household
availability and nutrient intake. Eight training programs were conducted, with 218 participants.
The study showed an improvement in vegetable availability at both household and individual
levels, with an average per capita increase of 172 to 240 gm/person and improved knowledge
levels among beneficiaries. The initiative aims to improve the nutritional value of vegetables and
promote healthier lifestyles.

Dr. Santosh Jhajharia, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Brar, et.al “Kitchen gardening: A promoting
approach towards improving nutritional status in rural households.” The Pharma
Innovation Journal 2022; SP-11(5): 1240-1243

GK Rana, NK Singh ,et.al 2021Tribal women farmers in Setewani villages were aided by
backyard kitchen gardening interventions. Around 110 kits were distributed between 2019-2020,
containing 23 vegetable seeds. The study found that backyard gardening reduced vegetable
expenditure, increased vegetable availability, and fostered community connections. The
production and consumption of vegetables increased by 218.25% and 95.40%, respectively.

GK Rana, NK Singh ,et.al “Kitchen garden: An ideal approach to enhance household

nutritional security in rural areas of Seoni district (M.P.) ” The Pharma Innovation
Journal 2021; SP-10(5): 254-258

Pooja Halyal* and Geeta Tamgale (2021)A study conducted in Hubli and Dharwad taluks of
Dharwad district during 2019-20 found that a majority of respondents (93.33%) and 84.44%) had
a favorable opinion towards kitchen gardening. The study also revealed that most rural
respondents had medium knowledge, while urban respondents had medium and high levels of
knowledge. The findings suggest that kitchen gardens can be an effective motivational tool to
mitigate malnutrition, as they provide a healthy source of vitamins and minerals, which are
essential for growth and disease resistance.

Pooja Halyal* and Geeta Tamgale, “Opinion about Kitchen Garden and Nutritional
Knowledge of Vegetables in the Diet among the Gardeners in Dharwad District of
Karnataka”, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN:
2319-7706 Volume 10 Number 02 (2021)
Bhimani, Gita,Bariya, M, et.al (2020)
A study was conducted to study the awareness and adoption of kitchen gardening in urban areas.
100 urban kitchen garden owners were selected from a trained group in Surat. The results
showed that the majority had medium-level knowledge about kitchen gardening (70%), while
only 9% had high knowledge. The adoption rate was medium (55%), with only 20% of urban
women having high adoption rates. This study highlights the importance of urban gardens for
ensuring access to essential nutrients and promoting healthy vegetable production.

Bhimani, Gita,Bariya, M et, al , “Knowledge And Adoption Of Kitchen Gardening By

Urban Women” Guj. J. Ext. Edu. Vol. 31 : Issue 2 : December 2020

Rabia Rauf *, Muhammad Aamir (2021)This research aimed to assess the impact of kitchen
gardening on improving household nutrition in the Sindh Province of Pakistan. The study
identified barriers to adoption and community perceptions of kitchen gardening and its impact on
women and children's nutritional status. Kitchen gardens were established in various households,
and qualitative data was collected. The study found that model kitchen gardening plots and
community researcher training improved technical knowledge retention, awareness of nutrition
best practices, and soil composition and fertility management. Further research is recommended
to evaluate the positive impact of kitchen gardening practices on rural households.

Rabia Rauf *, Muhammad Aamir , “Kitchen gardening: A strategy for improving

nutritional status of rural households in Sindh province of Pakistan”, International
Journal of Development and Sustainability ISSN: 2186-8662 – www.isdsnet.com/ijds
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