India Today – August 13, 2018

4 INDIA TODAY PUNJABI F AUGUST 2018

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HE BEGINNING Established under the
umbrella of CHAI – Chandigarh Holistic
Agriculture Initiative in 2015, this
organic market aims to provide a
platform for organic farmers and
consumers by eliminating middlemen.
“We are looking to create a healthy
community where farmers get the
respect they truly deserve. We want the
consumers to be able to reconnect with
the source of their food and soul of the
farmer in the process,” says Rishi
Miranshah, member of the market’s
organising committee.

BUY FROM HERE The place invites farm-
ers from across the region including
Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab and Hi-
machal Pradesh to sell their produce.
“More than 25 farmers come every week
and the number is gradually increasing.
From fresh fruits, vegetables and juices
to spices, jaggery and seasonal delicacies
like makki ki roti, it has become a one-

stop shop for those looking for pesti-

cide-free stuff in their kitchens,” adds

Seema Jolly, also a committee member.

ENCOURAGING FARMERS The market’s

organising committee regularly takes

patrons for tours to different organic

farms in the region and introduces them

to the techniques of pesticide-free culti-

vation and natural farming. It is now en-

couraging farmers to hold such markets

at other places too. “It would be great for

them as well as the customers. Given the

growing popularity of organic food, it is

a win-win situation for both,” adds

Miranshah.

AT Every Sat Opp. Horse Riding Club,

Kartar Asra Road, Near Sukhna Lake.

Summers 4 to 7 pm

Winters 12 to 4 pm

CONTACT [email protected],

[email protected]

RISHI MIRANSHAH 50,

JAANIA SINGH 40,

FOUNDER, WEEKLY

ORGANIC MARKET

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