Horticulture therapy for disabled children gaining popularity in Kerala
Written by DC Reporter
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 17:17
Kochi: Horticulture therapy is attracting many in Kerala as the disabled children benefit for the
healing qualities of gardening.
The...
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Horticulture therapy for disabled children gaining popularity in Kerala
Written by DC Reporter
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 17:17
Kochi: Horticulture therapy is attracting many in Kerala as the disabled children benefit for the
healing qualities of gardening.
The project named Green Brigade, started by Centre for
Rehabilitation of the Disabled (CRD) is going to be implemented in various institutions across
the state.
Horticulture therapy is the process utilizing plants and horticultural activities to improve social,
educational, psychological and physical adjustment of persons thus improving their body, mind,
and spirit.
The therapy was introduced by Dr.
Beela G.
K.
, assistant professor (Child and Human
Development), Department of Home Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, and financed by
State Horticulture Mission.
The project started in December 2008 has worked successfully, and the healing qualities of
gardening did wonders for the children.
The project has found a supporter i
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