Cauvery Delta Zone white pumpkin physical ben...

Cauvery Delta Zone white pumpkin physical benifits and Impact COVID-19 Thanjavur district, Tamil nadu

Author Name : Dr. G. Mahendran

ABSTRACT

To contain the COVID-19 pandemic, India imposed a national lockdown at the end of March 2021, a decision that resulted in a massive reverse migration as many workers across economic sectors returned to their home regions. The former  white pumpkin  is  regarded  as  valuable  vegetables  primarily  because  of  the  high  carotenoid  content,  the  low  energetic  value,  high  in carbohydrates  and  minerals.  Consumption  of  pumpkin  helps  to  prevent  skin  diseases,  eye  disorders  reducing  cell  damage  in  the body, cancer and improve immune function. Pumpkin contains biologically active components that include polysaccharides, para-aminobenzoic acid, fixed oils, sterol, proteins and peptides. The agricultural workforce in the Cauvery Delta Zone in Thanjavur District, impact of 50 former. The timing of white Pumpkin at the beginning of the summer monsoon season has loss of family.  Government and crop diversification away from rice can help address these challenges but require new approaches to policy and incentives for change.

Keywords: white pumpkin, physical benefits, income and Expenditure.