The second phase of “Math Theke Rannaghor” was held on May 5 and 6, 2023 at Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College organized by Nature Mates Nature Club. In the first phase of this joint conference, farmers-market-consumer-organizers involved in food from different parts of the state came and made the event a success. Many people are doing very important work, so the need to organize the networking space is more.
At the second edition of the conference, Centre for World Solidarity has set up its stall on the name of “Bhoomi Ka” for exhibiting and marketing of Bhoomi Ka supported products produced by small and marginal farmers. The Bhoomi Ka team was represented by Antarlina & Debasish, and one of our producers (Akaliya) also accompanied with our them so that the consumers could talk directly to producers, which is one of our objectives. The stall ran from 4 pm to 10 pm every day (5th and 6th May, 2023).
Products details :
Sl No. | Product | Quantity (Kg) |
1 | Rice (Bali bhojana) | 25 |
2 | Mustard Oil | 10 |
3 | Moong Dal | 2 |
4 | Kurti Dal | 1 |
5 | Arhar Dal | 5 |
6 | Masoor Dal | 2 |
7 | Gota Mosoor | 1 |
8 | Chana Dal | 3 |
TOTAL | 49 |
The main purpose of participation in the fair is exhibiting and marketing of Bhoomi Ka supported products. There were several foundations, organizations, civil societies, small producer groups, individual producers participated in the fair. Liaisoning with other producers and consumers in order to market Bhoomi Ka products was the main objective. There was a footfall of many consumers and other stake holders who showed interest in our products and demanded for more supply. We had a very good exposure as well as had great interaction with many organisations and retailers. Balijhojana Rice has a huge demand. We believe, we will get demand from many organisations and retailers for the rice. Mustard oil and dal r also having demand.
On May 6, from 11 am to 1 pm, discussion on plans to increase the number of consumers with representatives of various food manufacturers, agricultural organizers, farmers of the state was organized. This time, the theme has come up in ‘Ora Hidimba Katha’, a unique play by the ‘Guli’ group on the 5th, with Chandra Mukherjee’s song ‘Women’s Labor’ on the 6th.
Other Participants :
Sl No. | Participants |
1 | Dhenki |
2 | Kishalay Foundation |
3 | Jeevika Development Society |
4 | Bengal Handloom (MGGS) |
5 | Mukti Fresh |
6 | Gaota Khomar |
7 | Nature Mates Nature Club |
8 | Sabujmon (Eco Garden) |
9 | Joy Gopalpur Gram Vikash Kendra |
10 | Nature Touch |
11 | ANARI |
12 | Narayani Organics |
13 | Leafy Green |
14 | Madhuban |
15 | Development Research Communication and Service Centre |
16 | Alor Thikana |
17 | Khiti |
18 | Mom’s Pleasure |
19 | Apanjan Joutho Samabay |
20 | Krishna Nagar Agro Farmers |
21 | Jaladarsha Collective |