2. About DBI….
Nabapallav constructed a DBI project in Bhainsadani
village of Nuapada district in 2012. The project was
supported SD Tata Trust.
A total of 8 .66 lakh rupees was spent including
training, supply of inputs and administrative costs
Rs. 6,78,313 . 00 was spent specifically for construction
of the project.
3. What have we done for improvement
of Agriculture
The Project
created irrigation facility for 166 acres of dry land.
Made drinking water available to 65 households
within 50 merit distance.
Trained 200 farmers on use of improved agricultural
technology.
Supplied high yielding seeds of maize and
vegetables to 35 farmers.
Provided technical support and guidance for use of
technology to enhance agricultural production
4. Strengthening people’s Institutions
Formed Producers’ Groups in 250 villages and
sensitized them on agricultural issues.
Formed a district level forum called Krushak Sakti
Sangathana (KSS) in Nuapada district.
Raised farmers’ issue at district and state levels.
An office of the KSS was established at Khariar which
operates as a support centre for the farmers of the area.
5. Thrust Areas & Task Ahead
Propagation of SRI and Package of Practice methods within
farmers of Nuapada district.
Motivate farmers for enhancement of area under pulses like
Mung and Arhar during summer, where DBI project has
been taken up / will be taken up.
Vegetable Cultivation is / will be taken up on priority basis
to ensure nutritional security.
The existing farmers groups / clubs will be strengthened
and new clubs will be formed.
The Centre at Khariar will be developed as Agriculture
Information and support Centre.
