Lok Kalp Foundation proudly participated in the prestigious Mango and Honey Exhibition organized by the Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka. The event was held from 26th April to 28th April 2025 at Dome Park, Club Road, Belgaum, and attracted a large number of visitors, farmers, entrepreneurs, and honey enthusiasts from across the region.
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote rural entrepreneurship and natural products, Lok Kalp Foundation set up a dedicated Lok Kalp Honey Stall at the exhibition. The stall showcased pure, high-quality, locally sourced honey produced by the hardworking villagers of Khanapur. Visitors were given an opportunity to taste and purchase premium honey directly from the source, emphasizing purity, natural farming practices, and sustainability.
This initiative aligns with the Foundation’s broader mission of supporting rural livelihoods and fostering self-reliance. Lok Kalp Foundation plays a proactive role in training villagers in beekeeping practices, providing Honey Bee Boxes, and educating them about modern honey harvesting techniques. By purchasing the harvested honey directly from the villagers at fair prices, the Foundation ensures a sustainable and steady income for these rural families. This model not only supports economic development but also encourages environmentally friendly practices in agriculture and apiculture.
The stall attracted significant attention at the exhibition, with visitors appreciating the quality of the honey and the Foundation’s transparent, ethical sourcing model. Many visitors expressed their support for such initiatives that bridge the gap between rural producers and urban consumers, creating a market for healthy, natural products while uplifting rural communities.
Through active participation in exhibitions like the Mango and Honey Exhibition, Lok Kalp Foundation — a CSR initiative by Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-op Society Ltd. — continues to amplify its impact by creating platforms where rural products receive the recognition and market access they deserve. This effort reflects the Foundation’s commitment to fostering rural entrepreneurship, promoting organic and natural products, and building sustainable communities.
Lok Kalp Foundation remains dedicated to expanding such opportunities in the future, envisioning a society where natural farming and rural development go hand in hand with health, prosperity, and sustainability for all.