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Baisakhi marks the beginning of the New Year for the Sikh and Punjabi populations. The day holds special significance for agricultural producers because it marks the start of the harvest season for rabi crops.

Mahan Chandra Borah, a farmer from Assam, has been committed to the initiative of preserving indigenous seeds for almost two decades. He aims to establish a seed school which would enable him to impart knowledge to farmers and younger generations about the importance of seed preservation.

Under NAMO Drone Didi Scheme, women will receive training in various aspects of drone operation, including flying drones, data analysis, and drone maintenance over the course of 15 days.

In the year 2016, Dharmendra Kumar Namdev began experimenting with natural farming to promote better health and address the issue of stray cattle simultaneously. Initially, he faced challenges in convincing the farmers in adopting natural farming methods but eventually gained support of many.

In March 2022, Kamlesh Mishra set up a polyhouse structure at a cost of Rs 43 lakh. He received a subsidy of Rs 20 lakh from the UP government. Initially, he cultivated cucumber and capsicum in the polyhouse. For vegetable farming, he invested around Rs 5 lakh and generated a revenue of Rs 30 lakh last year.

After completing his studies in 2011, Utkrisht Pandey worked for his dream career in the CAPF. He appeared for the exams and was selected for the position of Assistance Commandment in 2011. He served in various states for over five years. However, later he realized that farming would give him more joy.

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More than 500 rural women have received drone technology training from Garuda Aerospace. This program emphasizes the value of diversity in gender while advancing economic empowerment, agricultural innovation, gender equality, and sustainability.

Shraddha established a biogas plant on her farm, implemented a zero-waste management approach, and effectively managed the expenses by buying fodder at lower prices. Her farm also received recognition from Maharashtra government for its organic fertilizer production.

In recognition of the innovative solution, the Infosys Foundation awarded Karibasappa the Aarohan Award in 2019. The ‘solar insect trap’ serves as a natural insect killer, significantly reducing the need for pesticides in the fields by 70 to 80 percent.

Using banana fibers, Indian scientists have created an environmentally friendly wound dressing material that provides a long-term approach to wound care.
 

Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana was launched in March 2019 by the Central government and the Uttar Pradesh government. Under this scheme, farmers will receive subsidies on the purchase of solar pumps.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is a government initiative where the Central Government provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to farmers across the country.