Kannur is in 'Mazhapolima'
A transplantation of rice seedlings accompanied by songs, dances and rhythms. A celebration that brought together children, adults, the country and the locals. That is the 'Mazhapolima' Agricultural Revival Campaign being conducted by the Kudumbashree Kannur District Mission at the CDS level. With the endless rain, children and adults alike come forward to plant the rice seedlings, sing and dance in the fields. Along with this, art and sports competitions and food festivals are also held to celebrate the 'Mazhapolima'.
The District Mission has organized 'Mazhapolima' with the aim of making barren land cultivable, ensuring food security, attracting people including the younger generation to agriculture, and restoring agricultural culture. The campaign, which started on 20 June 2025, will be conducted in 30 CDSs in the district this time. So far, 'Mazhapolima' has been celebrated in Payam, Dharmadam, Mangattidam and Cherukunnu CDSs. This is the second consecutive year that 'Mazhapolima' is being conducted in Kannur district. In the first year, 125 acres of fallow land was cultivated.