500 Chili Seeds Planted at RSUD Cipayung
Reported by Nurito | Translated by
East Jakarta Mayor, Muhammad Anwar, led the planting of 500 chili seeds at RSUD Cipayung's land, Jalan Mini II, Bambu Apus, Cipayung, Friday (2/2). The program was also attended by 36 Abang None (Abnon).
give education of society to run urban farming
Anwar said that the program involved PKK cadre, Abnon, hospital staff, PPSU and others. Anwar hoped Abnon can give education of society to run urban farming.
Assistance for Chili Cultivation Held at LRT Jakarta Depot"Not only as a tourism ambassador, receptionist or tourism promotion. But Abnon can also educate people about cultivating chili plants and other vegetables," he said.
Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Head, Andika Permata, admitted will support similar program by involving Abnon.
"It is our commitment to support food tenacity in Jakarta by involving Abnon," he stated.
Meanwhile, Jakarta Food Tenacity, Maritime and Fishery Agency Head, appreciated the East Jakarta Administration apparatus holding urban farming program.
"Also thanks to the hospital for providing the land," she admitted.
Hospital's Director, Eko Nugroho, explained the land was previously used for illegal building. The illegal building has been dismantled to be used urban farming and parking lot.
"We support urban farming program and other programs for Jakarta," she stated.
Lady Sarah Karjana, one of 2023 None, admitted it was her first time planting chili in urban farming program.
"It is my precious experience. I get new knowledge about planting chili in limited area," she said.
