Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian Economy.
Even today, the situation is still the same, with almost the entire economy being sustained by agriculture, which is the mainstay of the villages. It contributes 16% of the overall GDP and accounts for employment of approximately 52% of the Indian population. Rapid growth in agriculture is essential not only for self-reliance but also to earn valuable foreign exchange. The growth of the nation is deeply connected to the wellbeing of the farmer and the productivity of farming.
Water is a critical input into agriculture in nearly all its aspects having a determining effect on the eventual yield. Good seeds and fertilizers fail to achieve their full potential if plants are not optimally watered. Adequate availability of water is important for animal husbandry as well. The availability and demand for water resources in India show sizeable variations from one region to another. There is an inefficient and inequitable use of and distribution of water. Nearly 90% of the India population lives in areas with some form of water stress or food production deficit. Ground water has been relatively abundant in most parts of India. However, in some regions, it is becoming one of the most serious resource issues.
Capacity Building comprises of activities which result in transfer of knowledge, skills and attitude from one person to another or from one group to another. For Women farmers, an objective to provide information enhance the capabilities of the women producers to ensure food security, enhance household incomes and improve their collective bargaining power.There is requirement for continuous efforts to provide training to women producers to build their capacity to enhance livelihood and have quality of life.
To create a network of young motivated farmers in an attempt to build more interest in the field of Agriculture, networking to address common challenges face by young farmers and discuss strategies and ways to develop and strengthen capacities of youth and young farmers.The program, which is intended to be use as a medium for awareness creation and motivation, training and discussions for young interested farmers.
To give exposure to the Indian farmers on various agricultural marketing reforms, modern marketing methods, direct marketing, group marketing, interface with the experts of commodities specialist and marketing personnel, ware housing, pledge financing and scientific storage of agricultural commodities in India and to upgrade their skilled on the subject.
Serve as a framework for the extension activities and contribute to the empowerment of female farmers, both individually and collectively.
How to make and use organic fertilizers, pesticides and farm ponds.
To Ensure Optimum Utilization Of Natural Resources.
Set up Women farmers Support Center by the year 2023.
Set up 10,000 Farm pondsby the year 2030.
