Revolutionising Urban Gardening: Mohammed Javed Alam's Hydroponic Mission in Patna
Report:- Udhav Krishna/Patna I n the bustling city of Patna, where urban expansion often overshadows green spaces. A quiet yet powerful revolution is taking root. At the forefront of this green movement is Mohammed Javed Alam, an environmental enthusiast who has taken on the challenge of transforming city rooftops into verdant, sustainable gardens using the innovative method of Hydroponics. His own home is now a thriving example of this soil-free farming technique, where greenery covers every corner from the rooftop to the balconies. Javed's passion for Sustainable living led him to leave his job three decades ago and devote himself to Popularising hydroponic farming, a method that grows plants without soil and with minimal Water. The Birth of a Green Dream: From Educator to Environmentalist Javed’s journey began 30 years ago when he decided to quit his stable job as an educator at T he Shri Krishna Science Centre in Patna....