NSAB member calls for reverse migration to villages
National Security Advisory Board member G. Satheesh Reddy urged for a reversal of migration to rural villages, emphasizing the need to boost agricultural incomes and rejuvenate the countryside. Speaking at the launch of the Atria Foundation’s Project Chittoor at the Agro Wellness Centre in Thirumalarajapuram of Palasamudram mandal, Reddy pointed out that India, once an exporter of farm products, is now importing essential crops like pulses, highlighting the neglect of farmers and rural communities.
He advocated for the widespread adoption of natural and organic farming methods to enhance crop yields, while simultaneously making rural areas more livable and appealing for residents. C.S. Sunder Raju, the founder of Project Chittoor, revealed that a 600-acre integrated farm had already been established. The project aims to expand to 6,000 acres by June 2027, with a long-term goal of covering 60,000 acres in 24 months.
Raju explained that the initiative merges sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, rural education, and agro-wellness tourism to generate sustainable income in rural regions.
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