ORGANIC FARMING IN TRIBAL INDIA

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Description

Agragamee is participating in a 3-year Odisha state government (‘Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana - PKVY) program to promote organic farming in 2000 acres of land affecting 1200 farmers in tribal areas of Odisha. Their goal is to improve crop production in a sustainable manner by following good agricultural practices through integrated approach thereby increasing their social and economic conditions. Caring Hands is partnering with Agragamee to successfully implement this program.


Project details

  • : Grant: $16,000/year for 3 years
  • : Helps 1200 tribal families
  • : Promotes organic farming in 2000 acres
  • : Project timeline: 2017-2019
  • Category : Global Projects,
  • Caring Hands is partnering with Agragamee  with a grant of $16,000 per year for the next 3 years to allay some of the costs to educate the farmers and monitor implementation of the above initiative.

Agragamee program envisages:

  • Promotion of commercial organic production through certified organic farming.
  • Pesticide residue free produce that will improve the health of consumers.
  • Increase in  farmer’s income and creation of potential market for traders.

This project is a green initiative that will help 1200 tribal families in very underdeveloped parts of India.

 Please consider making your tax deductible donation. Your entire contribution will be remitted towards this project.