Activities
As per the action plan we have to cover 526 acres of land under SRI method of paddy cultivation by 635 farmers. Training to 575 farmers on SRI, 1800 farmers will have to cover in all activities.
Strategy
- Awareness creation among farmers
- Capacity building initiatives
- Material support
- Marketing
- Networking
- Documentation
Broad Activities
1. Dasakathia, cultural show and village meeting
To create awareness among the farmers at village level we have staged cultural programme (Dasakathia) in every village and also have video shows on SRI for spreading more information. Village meetings have been organized in regular interval.
2. Exposure Visit
For wider dissemination we have organized internal exposure for farmers and staffs.
3. Training to farmers on SRI and SA
To develop the skill of the farmers on sustainable agriculture and system of rice intensification we have organized training programmes.
4. Staff Orientation
We have organized programme to enhance capacity of staffs to face the field level problems and also on documentation.
5. Training to trainers
We have trained the key farmers of the operational area to train the other farmers at village level.
6. Field Demonstration
For sharing experience and practical work 50 acres of land have been selected as demonstration plots in all projected village.
7. Sub-circle and Circle meeting
50 sub-circles and 19 circles have been formed in all villages to strengthen networking process. As a result we have formed 4 block level federations which is a step behind the district level federation.
8. Documentation
Details of 776 farmers have been collected and documented for future reference.
9. Networking
To strengthen the networking process we have formed groups at village level i.e. sub-circles, gram panchayat level i.e. circles, block level and district level federation. A committee including 22 members has been formed