Farmers  

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.

Amit Verma and his team distribute nutritious millet kits to malnourished children. This kit is called ‘Samvardhan’ and so far, around one lakh children have benefited from the initiative.

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.

Nimal Raghavan has worked on water conservation projects across 10 Indian states, including 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Remarkably, his efforts have also reached countries like Africa and Sri Lanka. Nimal also established a startup called the ‘Mega Foundations,’ dedicated to promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds.

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.

From Gir cows to the Sahiwals, these cow breeds have been bred and nurtured by farmers for generations for the purpose of dairy farming. Sahiwal breed of cows is popular in states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. These cows typically produce 15 to 20 litres of milk per day.

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.

Dr Kamini Singh embarked on her journey in the year 2019. With the support and hard work of farmers, she was able to register her endeavour as an FPO. Today, her company named Dr Moringa has three outlets in Lucknow. The establishment boasts a turnover of Rs 1.25 crore and works with 750 farmers.

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.

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.

In the early 1990s, Sheikh Abdullah, a resident of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, adopted modern farming methods to increase the production of tomatoes on his land. After he started making profits, he began educating other farmers about his methods. Gradually, a local market was established to facilitate the sales of the increased production.