Project ID:
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IERP/NMHS/09 |
Title:
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Organic farming promotion through sensitization, awareness generation and capacity building of farmers for sustainable agro-ecological systems, Improved livelihood for healthier Himalayan region.
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Batch/ Financial Year:
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2015-16
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Total Grant:
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Rs. 10,89,000 (Ten lakh eighty nine thousand only) |
Project Objectives
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Quantifiable Deliverables
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To conduct a base line survey for compiling a database of agricultural information on the relevant parameters of current conventional farming or organic farming system being practiced by the farmers of the selected villages.
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Status report on agricultural organic farming in target area.
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To conduct the assessment on local awareness of organic farming practices and to analyze the perceptions of farmers on organic farming.
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Identification of constraints faced by the farmers in adopting organic agriculture.
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To conduct trainings, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, etc., for capacity building of farmers on organic farming techniques and practices and motivate them to adopt organic farming practices.
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Suggestion for diversification of crops for improved nutritional status of the communities.
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