The document summarizes minutes from a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Bihar, India on December 29, 2008. The symposium was organized by BASIX and supported by the Women Development Corporation. It brought together over 135 participants, including farmers, NGO representatives, and government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for promoting SRI. Farmers reported increased yields and reduced costs using SRI techniques. Presenters emphasized the importance of involving women farmers and ensuring food security at the household level.
The document summarizes a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Assam, India. The symposium was organized by RGVN and sponsored by SDTT to discuss the results and issues from their one-year SRI pilot project. Key discussions included the challenges of applying SRI during Assam's rainy season, the need for improved irrigation and access to organic fertilizers and pesticides, and how to scale up SRI adoption in Assam through increased collaboration between government, NGOs, farmers' groups and other stakeholders. The Agriculture Minister spoke about the government's interest in promoting SRI statewide.
State Level Symposium Uttarakhand 2008Ashutosh Pal
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful experiences promoting SRI. The Chief Secretary of Utt
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (Mgnreg) Scheme For Uplif...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
1. A state level workshop was organized in Assam to discuss challenges facing agriculture and potential solutions like SRI (System of Rice Intensification).
2. Representatives from government, NGOs, and farmers discussed issues such as traditional farming techniques, low productivity, and lack of infrastructure in Assam's agriculture sector which many livelihoods depend on.
3. Speakers highlighted opportunities for agriculture in Assam as well as challenges including low incomes, poor soil health, lack of quality inputs, and market risks for rice farmers with procurement issues. Adoption of new methods like SRI and diversification were suggested to address sustainability issues.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. [1] SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials over the
past decade. [2] The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including farmers, scientists, and
government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for expanding SRI. [3] Government leaders
expressed support for further promoting SRI to increase food security and productivity in Chhattisgarh, a major
rice producing state.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials. It is beneficial
for small farmers with little access to irrigation. The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including
farmers, scientists, and government officials, to share experiences and discuss expanding SRI adoption.
Presentations showed SRI yielding 4.8 metric tons/hectare on average, even during a drought, with some
yields reaching 10 tons/hectare. The Chief Minister and Chief Secretary expressed support for further
promoting SRI through ensuring
1) Rice has traditionally been considered a women's crop that women care for individually or in groups, handling it in its early stages due to its delicacy.
2) Women play a very important role in global crop production, estimated to contribute 55-60% of total labor, and in India specifically constitute around 40% of the labor force in rice production.
3) However, women face numerous gender issues in rice production systems including unequal access to resources like land, credit, technology and information as well as a greater burden of physical labor and less access to education and healthcare than men.
KVK Journal Special Issue on women empowermentManoj Sharma
The document discusses a study on awareness of rural women in Ludhiana, India regarding government programs for women empowerment. Some key findings:
- Only a small percentage (18.3%) of respondents were aware of 2001 being declared Women Empowerment Year or related programs. Awareness of specific programs like Kishori Shakti Yojna and Sampooran Shiksha was even lower at 11.7% and 16.7% respectively.
- 30% of women had started using women-friendly technologies to reduce household drudgery and improve quality of life. However, none were utilizing credit facilities to start their own businesses to supplement family income due to lack of awareness of relevant schemes
The document summarizes a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Assam, India. The symposium was organized by RGVN and sponsored by SDTT to discuss the results and issues from their one-year SRI pilot project. Key discussions included the challenges of applying SRI during Assam's rainy season, the need for improved irrigation and access to organic fertilizers and pesticides, and how to scale up SRI adoption in Assam through increased collaboration between government, NGOs, farmers' groups and other stakeholders. The Agriculture Minister spoke about the government's interest in promoting SRI statewide.
State Level Symposium Uttarakhand 2008Ashutosh Pal
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful experiences promoting SRI. The Chief Secretary of Utt
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (Mgnreg) Scheme For Uplif...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
1. A state level workshop was organized in Assam to discuss challenges facing agriculture and potential solutions like SRI (System of Rice Intensification).
2. Representatives from government, NGOs, and farmers discussed issues such as traditional farming techniques, low productivity, and lack of infrastructure in Assam's agriculture sector which many livelihoods depend on.
3. Speakers highlighted opportunities for agriculture in Assam as well as challenges including low incomes, poor soil health, lack of quality inputs, and market risks for rice farmers with procurement issues. Adoption of new methods like SRI and diversification were suggested to address sustainability issues.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. [1] SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials over the
past decade. [2] The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including farmers, scientists, and
government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for expanding SRI. [3] Government leaders
expressed support for further promoting SRI to increase food security and productivity in Chhattisgarh, a major
rice producing state.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials. It is beneficial
for small farmers with little access to irrigation. The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including
farmers, scientists, and government officials, to share experiences and discuss expanding SRI adoption.
Presentations showed SRI yielding 4.8 metric tons/hectare on average, even during a drought, with some
yields reaching 10 tons/hectare. The Chief Minister and Chief Secretary expressed support for further
promoting SRI through ensuring
1) Rice has traditionally been considered a women's crop that women care for individually or in groups, handling it in its early stages due to its delicacy.
2) Women play a very important role in global crop production, estimated to contribute 55-60% of total labor, and in India specifically constitute around 40% of the labor force in rice production.
3) However, women face numerous gender issues in rice production systems including unequal access to resources like land, credit, technology and information as well as a greater burden of physical labor and less access to education and healthcare than men.
KVK Journal Special Issue on women empowermentManoj Sharma
The document discusses a study on awareness of rural women in Ludhiana, India regarding government programs for women empowerment. Some key findings:
- Only a small percentage (18.3%) of respondents were aware of 2001 being declared Women Empowerment Year or related programs. Awareness of specific programs like Kishori Shakti Yojna and Sampooran Shiksha was even lower at 11.7% and 16.7% respectively.
- 30% of women had started using women-friendly technologies to reduce household drudgery and improve quality of life. However, none were utilizing credit facilities to start their own businesses to supplement family income due to lack of awareness of relevant schemes
Handbook on improved agronomic practices of groundnut production in North Eas...ICRISAT
This handbook is intended to guide farmers, extension personnel, students of agriculture and researchers in Nigeria to use improved varieties and associated production practices to increase productivity. The guide draws its lessons from the work and experiences of ICRISAT and its partners in Research for Development on crop-based systems in Nigeria. The publication of this handbook is a demonstration of effective collaboration between ICRISAT, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), numerous farmers’ groups and Innovation Platform (IPs).
Prof. Vibhuti Patel on Women's leadership in MicrofinanceVIBHUTI PATEL
Nineties was a difficult decade for both the urban and rural poor women as women were rapidly losing their livelihood base due to structural adjustment programmes and macro economic stabilization policies. Reduction in budgetary allocation for social sector (privatization of education and health as well as dismantling of public distribution system) and privatization of essential survival needs made lives of poor women unbearable. Draught in several parts of India and liberalization of agrarian market added fuel to fire with increasing numbers of farmers’ suicides and starvation deaths. It was in this backdrop, that women’s leadership in microfinance thro’ Self Help Groups (SHGs) came to the fore to provide safety net to the poorest of the poor women initially in the four Southern States- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamilnadu and during the 21st century all over the country.
The UN Commission on Status of Women in 2007 advised the leaders of the member countries to fully maximize the role of, as well as ensure access to, microfinance tools, including microcredit for poverty eradication, generation of employment and especially for the empowerment of women, encourage the strengthening of existing and emerging microcredit institutions and their capacities, including through the support of international financial institutions, and ensure that best practices are widely disseminated. Microfinance is perceived as an effective strategy to reach the Millennium Development Goals.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields as well as improvements in water savings, costs, profits, and stress resistance compared to conventional rice cultivation methods. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while reducing water usage.
Multipronged approach through Community Based Organisations (CBOs) enriches c...STARS Forum
The 7th Annual National Conference of STARS Forum was hosted by CORD (Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development) at their Sidhbari (Himachal Pradesh) campus. In this talk, Shri Narendra Paul - Chief Operating Officer of CORD - introduces CORD's work through community based organisations.
The Uttar Pradesh region, the major rice and wheat producing area of Northern India, stands as number two among the 10 highest rice and wheat producing Indian states. More than 70% of Uttar Pradesh’s 200 million population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. The region is facing the multiple challenge of growing sufficient food for its increasing population, while at the same time facing increasingly unreliable and unfavorable environmental conditions for food production. In such a situation, the introduction of new crops tolerant to new climatic conditions, coupled with broader climate change adaptation efforts, offers a viable option at the moment, and has thus become the focus of this project.
This document discusses goat farming as a tool for poverty reduction in Bangladesh. It notes that goat farming can provide sustainable livelihoods and income for small farmers and the rural poor. Goat rearing is particularly suitable given the short generation time of goats, their high prolificacy and market value. The document then discusses the characteristics and challenges of goat farming in Bangladesh, focusing on the native Black Bengal breed. It notes that collective action through goat clusters can help farmers access services and markets. The conclusion is that goat farming has significant potential to improve food security and livelihoods in rural Bangladesh if supported by improved practices, infrastructure, and policy support.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 3rd National Symposium on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in India. SRI is an approach to growing rice that can yield more rice using fewer seeds, less water and fewer chemical inputs while improving soil health. The symposium aimed to discuss strategies for scaling up SRI adoption in India to achieve food security while reducing water conflicts. Key topics included the status and challenges of SRI in India, research priorities, its potential as a pro-poor option, civil society's role in promotion, and experiences from states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Field visits were also organized to observe SRI rice fields. The symposium concluded with discussions
First national symposium on sri (by dr. norman uphoff)Ashutosh Pal
1. On November 17-18, 2006, a two-day national symposium on the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) was held in Hyderabad, India, attended by about 200 participants from
research institutes, universities, NGOs, and farms across India.
2. Presentations and posters reported on SRI research findings and field results from across India,
showing yield increases mostly in the range of 10-40% but some over 100%. Additional benefits
of SRI discussed were water savings, reduced inputs, labor savings, and stress resistance.
3. The Minister of Agriculture for Andhra Pradesh affirmed strong government support for
SDTT CSO collaboration in chhattisgarh for promotion of sri among small farmerslivolinkfoundation
The document summarizes a collaboration between PRADAN, a non-profit organization, and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust to promote Sustainable Rice Intensification (SRI) methods among small and marginal farmers in Chhattisgarh, India. Through training local partners and farmers, they demonstrated SRI practices on 800 farms in 2008-2009, reaching 3,200 farmers the following year. By 2011-2012, over 10,000 farmers across 11 districts had adopted SRI, doubling or tripling their yields. Analysis found 95.5% of adopters achieved at least a 4 ton/hectare yield increase. The program aims to reach 13,500 families by improving soil and water management practices
This document provides a qualitative evaluation of how government policy promoting the commercialization of sugarcane agriculture has led to groundwater scarcity in rural Maharashtra. It explores how politics have influenced sugarcane cultivation and the depletion of groundwater supplies in villages. The research aims to identify the implications for local communities and examine if principles of good governance could help address issues. It analyzes the role of Maharashtra government policies related to sugar factories, cooperatives and farmers, and the Groundwater Regulation Act. The research finds that uneven political patronage and an oligopolistic groundwater market have allowed for indiscriminate use of power for vested interests, threatening long-term groundwater availability in the sugarcane belt according to the
This presentation discusses beekeeping and honey production in Bangladesh. It introduces Ms. Mahina Arefin, the presenter, and provides an overview of the beekeeping industry in Bangladesh. The key points covered include the objectives to empower women, develop skills, earn foreign exchange, and improve livelihoods through sustainable beekeeping. Financial considerations including investment costs, production costs, sales projections, and profit analysis are presented to demonstrate the viability and potential of scaling beekeeping in Bangladesh.
what is the use private extension services.whart are the advantages of private extension servies.What is the difference between public and private extension services.
Women in agriculture in Pakistan By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Women play a significant role in agriculture across Pakistan, though their roles vary significantly based on geographic region and local customs. In rural areas, women perform unpaid work in agriculture such as land preparation, sowing, weeding, harvesting, livestock care, and post-harvest activities. However, women often lack equal access to resources like land ownership and extension services. The document recommends improving women's opportunities through education and training programs in agriculture, marketing, and empowerment to enhance their participation and productivity in the agriculture sector.
This technical note examines how women farmers in northern Bangladesh access information on agricultural inputs and practices in the vegetable and maize sectors. It finds that women play a significant role in agricultural production, making up 78% of agricultural laborers, but receive information indirectly through their husbands and other male farmers rather than directly from input suppliers. The note recommends that Katalyst conduct gender analyses of sectors to understand women's roles and constraints, and develop interventions to directly address women's information needs to promote more inclusive market development.
Nekibuddin Ahmed is seeking a reputed position that provides opportunities and challenges. He has over 20 years of experience in project management, coordination, capacity building, and relationship management in the agriculture sector. He has a M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension Education and has managed projects and organizations focused on improving livelihoods through agriculture. He is proficient in English, Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Microsoft Office, and has participated in several training programs.
This document provides an overview of the dairy industry in India and its role in rural development. It discusses how dairying has provided a stable source of income for small landholders and laborers. The National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965 to replicate the cooperative model of the Anand Milk Union Limited. Dairying now accounts for about 8% of India's GDP and 25% of agricultural GDP, and provides employment and supplementary income to millions of rural households.
REHANAM EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE TRUST 'NGO' : ORGANIZATION PROFILESajal Tiwari
REHANAM EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE TRUST envision a world in which diffuse education positively contributes to each person’s ability to reach her or his potential in acting for society’s good.
Women play an important role in agriculture and climate change management. They contribute substantially as primary managers of household work and food. However, women face many challenges like lack of land rights and access to resources. The national policy for women aims to empower women and ensure their rights through various welfare schemes and initiatives. It focuses on improving health, education, skills and social protection for women. The policy seeks to address issues like gender wage gap and make development more inclusive for women.
Éveken keresztül kergettem az ármozgásokat, megpróbáltam eltalálni az irányt, megtippelni az árakat. Sokáig tartott, mire rájöttem, hogy csak egy BIZTOS dolog van a piacon...
Politics in Chhattisgarh is a very competitive field. The major national parties in the state are Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress.
Source(S): http://brijmohanagrawal.in/
Handbook on improved agronomic practices of groundnut production in North Eas...ICRISAT
This handbook is intended to guide farmers, extension personnel, students of agriculture and researchers in Nigeria to use improved varieties and associated production practices to increase productivity. The guide draws its lessons from the work and experiences of ICRISAT and its partners in Research for Development on crop-based systems in Nigeria. The publication of this handbook is a demonstration of effective collaboration between ICRISAT, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), numerous farmers’ groups and Innovation Platform (IPs).
Prof. Vibhuti Patel on Women's leadership in MicrofinanceVIBHUTI PATEL
Nineties was a difficult decade for both the urban and rural poor women as women were rapidly losing their livelihood base due to structural adjustment programmes and macro economic stabilization policies. Reduction in budgetary allocation for social sector (privatization of education and health as well as dismantling of public distribution system) and privatization of essential survival needs made lives of poor women unbearable. Draught in several parts of India and liberalization of agrarian market added fuel to fire with increasing numbers of farmers’ suicides and starvation deaths. It was in this backdrop, that women’s leadership in microfinance thro’ Self Help Groups (SHGs) came to the fore to provide safety net to the poorest of the poor women initially in the four Southern States- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamilnadu and during the 21st century all over the country.
The UN Commission on Status of Women in 2007 advised the leaders of the member countries to fully maximize the role of, as well as ensure access to, microfinance tools, including microcredit for poverty eradication, generation of employment and especially for the empowerment of women, encourage the strengthening of existing and emerging microcredit institutions and their capacities, including through the support of international financial institutions, and ensure that best practices are widely disseminated. Microfinance is perceived as an effective strategy to reach the Millennium Development Goals.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields as well as improvements in water savings, costs, profits, and stress resistance compared to conventional rice cultivation methods. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while reducing water usage.
Multipronged approach through Community Based Organisations (CBOs) enriches c...STARS Forum
The 7th Annual National Conference of STARS Forum was hosted by CORD (Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development) at their Sidhbari (Himachal Pradesh) campus. In this talk, Shri Narendra Paul - Chief Operating Officer of CORD - introduces CORD's work through community based organisations.
The Uttar Pradesh region, the major rice and wheat producing area of Northern India, stands as number two among the 10 highest rice and wheat producing Indian states. More than 70% of Uttar Pradesh’s 200 million population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. The region is facing the multiple challenge of growing sufficient food for its increasing population, while at the same time facing increasingly unreliable and unfavorable environmental conditions for food production. In such a situation, the introduction of new crops tolerant to new climatic conditions, coupled with broader climate change adaptation efforts, offers a viable option at the moment, and has thus become the focus of this project.
This document discusses goat farming as a tool for poverty reduction in Bangladesh. It notes that goat farming can provide sustainable livelihoods and income for small farmers and the rural poor. Goat rearing is particularly suitable given the short generation time of goats, their high prolificacy and market value. The document then discusses the characteristics and challenges of goat farming in Bangladesh, focusing on the native Black Bengal breed. It notes that collective action through goat clusters can help farmers access services and markets. The conclusion is that goat farming has significant potential to improve food security and livelihoods in rural Bangladesh if supported by improved practices, infrastructure, and policy support.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 3rd National Symposium on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in India. SRI is an approach to growing rice that can yield more rice using fewer seeds, less water and fewer chemical inputs while improving soil health. The symposium aimed to discuss strategies for scaling up SRI adoption in India to achieve food security while reducing water conflicts. Key topics included the status and challenges of SRI in India, research priorities, its potential as a pro-poor option, civil society's role in promotion, and experiences from states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Field visits were also organized to observe SRI rice fields. The symposium concluded with discussions
First national symposium on sri (by dr. norman uphoff)Ashutosh Pal
1. On November 17-18, 2006, a two-day national symposium on the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) was held in Hyderabad, India, attended by about 200 participants from
research institutes, universities, NGOs, and farms across India.
2. Presentations and posters reported on SRI research findings and field results from across India,
showing yield increases mostly in the range of 10-40% but some over 100%. Additional benefits
of SRI discussed were water savings, reduced inputs, labor savings, and stress resistance.
3. The Minister of Agriculture for Andhra Pradesh affirmed strong government support for
SDTT CSO collaboration in chhattisgarh for promotion of sri among small farmerslivolinkfoundation
The document summarizes a collaboration between PRADAN, a non-profit organization, and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust to promote Sustainable Rice Intensification (SRI) methods among small and marginal farmers in Chhattisgarh, India. Through training local partners and farmers, they demonstrated SRI practices on 800 farms in 2008-2009, reaching 3,200 farmers the following year. By 2011-2012, over 10,000 farmers across 11 districts had adopted SRI, doubling or tripling their yields. Analysis found 95.5% of adopters achieved at least a 4 ton/hectare yield increase. The program aims to reach 13,500 families by improving soil and water management practices
This document provides a qualitative evaluation of how government policy promoting the commercialization of sugarcane agriculture has led to groundwater scarcity in rural Maharashtra. It explores how politics have influenced sugarcane cultivation and the depletion of groundwater supplies in villages. The research aims to identify the implications for local communities and examine if principles of good governance could help address issues. It analyzes the role of Maharashtra government policies related to sugar factories, cooperatives and farmers, and the Groundwater Regulation Act. The research finds that uneven political patronage and an oligopolistic groundwater market have allowed for indiscriminate use of power for vested interests, threatening long-term groundwater availability in the sugarcane belt according to the
This presentation discusses beekeeping and honey production in Bangladesh. It introduces Ms. Mahina Arefin, the presenter, and provides an overview of the beekeeping industry in Bangladesh. The key points covered include the objectives to empower women, develop skills, earn foreign exchange, and improve livelihoods through sustainable beekeeping. Financial considerations including investment costs, production costs, sales projections, and profit analysis are presented to demonstrate the viability and potential of scaling beekeeping in Bangladesh.
what is the use private extension services.whart are the advantages of private extension servies.What is the difference between public and private extension services.
Women in agriculture in Pakistan By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Women play a significant role in agriculture across Pakistan, though their roles vary significantly based on geographic region and local customs. In rural areas, women perform unpaid work in agriculture such as land preparation, sowing, weeding, harvesting, livestock care, and post-harvest activities. However, women often lack equal access to resources like land ownership and extension services. The document recommends improving women's opportunities through education and training programs in agriculture, marketing, and empowerment to enhance their participation and productivity in the agriculture sector.
This technical note examines how women farmers in northern Bangladesh access information on agricultural inputs and practices in the vegetable and maize sectors. It finds that women play a significant role in agricultural production, making up 78% of agricultural laborers, but receive information indirectly through their husbands and other male farmers rather than directly from input suppliers. The note recommends that Katalyst conduct gender analyses of sectors to understand women's roles and constraints, and develop interventions to directly address women's information needs to promote more inclusive market development.
Nekibuddin Ahmed is seeking a reputed position that provides opportunities and challenges. He has over 20 years of experience in project management, coordination, capacity building, and relationship management in the agriculture sector. He has a M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension Education and has managed projects and organizations focused on improving livelihoods through agriculture. He is proficient in English, Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Microsoft Office, and has participated in several training programs.
This document provides an overview of the dairy industry in India and its role in rural development. It discusses how dairying has provided a stable source of income for small landholders and laborers. The National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965 to replicate the cooperative model of the Anand Milk Union Limited. Dairying now accounts for about 8% of India's GDP and 25% of agricultural GDP, and provides employment and supplementary income to millions of rural households.
REHANAM EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE TRUST 'NGO' : ORGANIZATION PROFILESajal Tiwari
REHANAM EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE TRUST envision a world in which diffuse education positively contributes to each person’s ability to reach her or his potential in acting for society’s good.
Women play an important role in agriculture and climate change management. They contribute substantially as primary managers of household work and food. However, women face many challenges like lack of land rights and access to resources. The national policy for women aims to empower women and ensure their rights through various welfare schemes and initiatives. It focuses on improving health, education, skills and social protection for women. The policy seeks to address issues like gender wage gap and make development more inclusive for women.
Éveken keresztül kergettem az ármozgásokat, megpróbáltam eltalálni az irányt, megtippelni az árakat. Sokáig tartott, mire rájöttem, hogy csak egy BIZTOS dolog van a piacon...
Politics in Chhattisgarh is a very competitive field. The major national parties in the state are Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress.
Source(S): http://brijmohanagrawal.in/
Minden trader első számú prioritása, hogy megvédje a számláját. Ezt mondani könnyebb, mint megtenni, mert néha nehéz a sokféle módszer között eligazodni. Nézzünk párat.
Año 1911 niagara_congeladas_(very_rare_photos)ruilopez
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Agriculture department of chhattisgarhArchanagauri
The Agricultural Department of Chhattisgarh assists in allocation of the resources and planning to benefit the agricultural sector of the state of Chhattisgarh.
Source(S): http://brijmohanagrawal.in/
This document contains the resume of R.Pradeepkumar. It summarizes his professional experience working as a Professional 1 Finance - General Ledger at Computer Science Corporation India Private Limited from 2014 to present. It also outlines his previous role as Treasury Manager at ASIRVAD MICRO FINANCE PRIVATE LIMITED from 2010 to 2014. The resume lists his responsibilities, skills, education and personal details.
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Zimbabwe faces numerous challenges including a struggling economy, lack of food and fuel, high infant mortality rates, and a collapsed health and education system. The Portland-Mutare Sister City Association was formed in 1990 and has since raised funds to support various projects in Mutare, Zimbabwe like building a clinic, supplying schools, and providing medical care. They hope to continue developing cultural and economic ties between the two cities through student exchanges, fundraising events, and volunteer efforts.
This document discusses the architecture and history of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. It mentions the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery, and Golden Gallery architectural features. It also references the Great Fire of London and architect Christopher Wren who rebuilt the cathedral after the fire.
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Arindam Chaudhuri is an Indian author and businessman who founded the Indian Institute of Planning and Management. He received widespread success and following for his books that promoted innovative thinking. However, he also faced significant criticism for his controversial views and tactics promoting his business interests. His public debates and advertisements were aimed at influencing thought processes but also stirred debate about blindly accepting the status quo.
Arindam Chaudhuri is the founder of the Planman Group and editor-in-chief of The Sunday Indian news magazine. The book "Discover the Diamond in You" uses the metaphor of the four Cs that determine a diamond's value - carat, cut, color, clarity - to represent nine qualities of human beings that lead to success. The book teaches self-discovery, self-belief, and optimism to help readers achieve their goals through passion, positive energy, performance, and perseverance.
Latha Jayan is seeking a career opportunity to apply her managerial skills gained from experience in a dynamic industry. She has over 15 years of experience in education and training. Her most recent roles include Academic Head at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar school where she managed the curriculum. Prior experience includes teaching English and handling various grades at schools in India and Dubai. She also has experience in roles such as analyst, senior trainer, customer service advisor, and process associate focused on loan underwriting and mortgage applications. Latha holds a B.Ed in English and MA in English and has strong communication, organization, and people management skills.
Intervento di Andrea Cenni, Consigliere dell'Ordine degli Ingegneri di Bologna, in occasione del "16°Meeting Nazionale ACEF - Idee senza recinti", 27/10/2016, Sede della Regione Emilia Romagna, Bologna.
Influence of water management on chemical kinetics of soils and rice growthAshutosh Pal
This study aimed to examine the effects of different water management regimes on chemical and physical properties of soils and rice growth and yield. Greenhouse experiments were conducted using soils from various locations in the Philippines. Rice was grown under continuously flooded, saturated, and alternating flooded-dried conditions. Soil properties like pH, nutrients, and redox potential were measured over time. Rice growth parameters and yield were also assessed. The results showed that water management influenced soil properties and rice growth in soil-specific ways. Alternating flooded-dried conditions generally improved yield compared to continuously flooded, but the effects varied between soil types. More research is needed to fully understand how water management impacts soils and rice to optimize practices.
The document is a resume for Antonio Rios. It summarizes his experience in human resources management, including a Master's degree in HR and over 10 years of experience in HR roles. His experience includes recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and training. He is currently a General Manager at Equinox, and has previously held HR and management positions at other retailers.
This book is an inner excellence self-help guide to help us discover our true Being, release our pain and find deeper inner peace.
When we are intensely present in the Now, we respond from deep consciousness and flow with ease and joy in life. In so doing, we can better fulfill our outer purpose ( to achieve goals and seek to create a better world) while fulfilling our inner purpose and truly changing the world at cause.
Tolle started the book by sharing the circumstance and experiences leading to his “ Enlightenment”. Like many others, he had suffered from anxiety and even suicidal depression for many years. Then, when he was 29 years old, he had a personal epiphany which brought him “ a state of the most intense joy” and changed the course of his life since.
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This document provides a summary of a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation method. Over the past three years, the People's Science Institute has trained over 9,000 farmers in SRI, increasing yields. The workshop brought together farmers, experts, and government officials to discuss strategies for further expanding SRI adoption across Uttarakhand to improve food security. Participants shared experiences applying SRI in Uttarakhand and other countries and discussed setting statewide targets and support mechanisms to promote wider SRI use. The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand expressed support for SRI and expanding the method
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful SRI programs. The Chief Secretary of Uttar
The two-day symposium aimed to strengthen collaboration between organizations to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) for food security and climate change. Participants included NGO partners, agriculture department officials, universities, and farmers. The symposium discussed SDTT's experience with SRI in India, government-NGO collaboration models, and challenges with data collection and farmer adoption rates. Field visits showed higher yields with SRI, and participants discussed improving demonstrations, training, and support to increase small farmer adoption of SRI.
The document summarizes a workshop on scaling up the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Bihar, India to address food security challenges. Presentations were given on SRI's principles and impact in increasing yields, as well as strategies for expanding SRI. Farmers shared their successful experiences using SRI. Dignitaries emphasized that SRI can increase productivity three-fold in an environmentally sustainable way, and support is needed from the government and organizations to promote SRI among small farmers to ensure food security. The goal is to reach one lakh farmers in Bihar using SRI in the next 2-3 years.
The document summarizes a symposium on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) hosted by Rural Communes and other organizations. Over two days, participants including farmers, NGOs, and government officials shared experiences implementing SRI and discussed promoting its use. Presentations covered SRI implementation in Maharashtra, Orissa, Uttarakhand, and experiments extending SRI principles to other crops. The symposium aimed to increase awareness of SRI among farmers and link organizations to jointly expand SRI adoption across Maharashtra.
We are happy to present 2nd Edition of quarterly E-news (April-June 2023). We have some good news to share with you! We are proud to have achieved so much together in 2022-23 to successfully integrating different programs, launching new initiatives like 'Value Education” and Integrated
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We are happy to present 2nd Edition of quarterly E-news (April-June 2023). We have some good news to share with you! We are proud to have achieved so much together in 2022-23 to successfully integrating different programs, launching new initiatives like 'Value Education” and Integrated
Rural Development Project.
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The document summarizes a one-day workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India to promote System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods. Over 250 participants, including farmers, researchers, and government officials attended to share experiences with SRI. PRADAN initiated an SRI program in 2008 through partner organizations, reaching over 4,600 farmers across 9 districts. Presentations covered SRI experiences in Chhattisgarh and Bihar, with average yields in Chhattisgarh of 5.84 tons/hectare. The agriculture minister and principal secretary committed to furthering SRI promotion and making resources available to small farmers.
This document summarizes a policy dialogue workshop on promoting the SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method in Chhattisgarh, India. SRI has the potential to quadruple rice yields with less water, seeds, and chemicals. The workshop aimed to increase coordination between policymakers, scientists, and farmers to promote SRI adoption. Key presentations discussed Chhattisgarh's rice culture and need to improve nutrition, an overview of SRI's water and yield benefits, and details on implementing SRI's agronomic practices. The goal was to establish a supportive policy environment and programs to help more farmers adopt SRI.
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The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields than conventional rice cultivation, as well as benefits like water savings, reduced costs, and greater resistance to stresses. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while saving water.
Presentation for SRI-Rice, International Programs, CALS, Cornell University
Title: Scaling Up of System of Rice Intensification and System of Wheat Intensification in Bihar, India
Speaker: Anil K. Verma, PRAN
Venue: Cornell University
Date Presented: September 15, 2014
Author: B.C. Barah
Title: Upscaling Agroecological Innovations for Sustainable Food and LIvelihood Security - Special Focus on SRI and SCI in India
Event: SRI-LMB Regional Workshop
Date: November 1-2, 2018
Venue: Novotel Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok. Thailand
This report would be useful for all engaged in training and education on social audit for nutrition and food security related programmes for ensuring 100 per cent deliveries in quality, quantity and access for all who are entitled for services and deliveries in education, nutrition and food security .The training was conducted under Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition supported and NACDOR led National Campaign on Nutrition for Dignity.
Linking Business with Pro-Poor Development - A Backyard Poultry Value Chain I...copppldsecretariat
Engagement with highly vulnerable families in far flung areas of showcases a successful private-community partnership. Based on a rural poultry value chain that delivers 3 week old chicks to rearer's doorsteps, this initiative has lead to a 290 percent increase in rate of return on poultry investment, enhanced food security and household nutrition and has built women’s voice and mobility. The note captures this remarkable innovation and answers two key questions…West Bengal
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The document provides an overview of the development and spread of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of rice cultivation. It discusses how SRI originated in Madagascar in the 1980s and was initially only practiced there, but then spread to other countries starting in 1999. It details the many countries that have since adopted SRI through demonstrations and conferences. It also summarizes endorsements of SRI by leaders in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the World Bank for its ability to increase yields while reducing water use and fertilizer. The document outlines the growing international SRI Network and new initiatives to support its continued expansion through organizations like Cornell University.
NARI is a non-profit organization located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh that works to empower women and protect children. It promotes sustainable agriculture practices like organic and natural farming. It has trained over 897 women in various skills and formed 10 farmer clubs. NARI works closely with the Agriculture Department to promote organic farming and has been designated the lead role in two clusters. It advocates for millet revival and has distributed millet seeds to 62 farmers. NARI's key activities include promoting sustainable livelihoods, empowering women farmers, and collaborating with the government on agriculture projects.
NEEV Trust launched several initiatives in 2010-2011 including expanding their System of Rice Intensification (SRI) program to 200 farmers, launching a rural school kids sponsorship scheme providing partial scholarships to 60 children, and training rural women's self-help groups in herbal products. They encountered challenges with drought affecting their SRI program in some areas but were still able to work with farmers in Jamshedpur block. Their work focused on empowering individuals through education, livelihood and entrepreneurship programs, and environmental initiatives.
This annual report summarizes Mother's activities from 2012-2013. It conducted various community development programs including animal healthcare, nutrition training, and sanitation. It also organized vision building and leadership training for staff and community organizations. Mother formed several community-based organizations and helped establish self-help groups. It carried out capacity building programs in sustainable agriculture, watershed development, and women's empowerment through microfinance and livelihood activities. Overall, the report outlines Mother's community programs and organizational developments for the year.
The document summarizes a two-day symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Orissa, India. The symposium brought together farmers, scientists, and policymakers to share experiences with SRI and discuss how to promote its adoption. Over the two days, participants shared successes and challenges with SRI cultivation, and successful farmers were recognized. The goal was to facilitate learning across groups and accelerate the uptake of SRI's higher-yielding methods with lower water requirements.
National colloquium on system of crop intensification (sci)Ashutosh Pal
The document discusses a national colloquium on the System of Crop Intensification (SCI) organized by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). Debraj Behera, the Mission Manager for Livelihoods at NRLM, was involved in organizing the event focused on exploring SCI as an approach to improve agricultural productivity and farmer incomes.
The document summarizes research on the effects of different water management practices on rice production using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method versus conventional transplanting. Key findings include:
- SRI rice plants have more profuse and healthier root systems than conventional flooded rice, allowing them to be less impacted by water stress.
- Under alternate flooding, SRI rice had higher grain yield, root growth, and water productivity than conventional rice due to deeper root systems accessing water in dry periods.
- Integrating SRI with rainwater harvesting, supplemental irrigation from stored rainwater, and integrating fish and horticulture further improved rice yields, water productivity, and profits compared to conventional or SRI with
System of rice intensification status, issues and future research strategiesAshutosh Pal
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a methodology for increasing rice yields through changes in management practices such as transplanting younger seedlings in a wide spacing, reducing plant populations, incorporating organic materials, and modifying water management through intermittent irrigation. Studies at the Central Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, India found SRI methods increased yields by 21-24% compared to local recommended practices, through improvements in number of tillers, panicle length, and spikelet fertility. SRI also used fewer seeds, less water, and less chemical inputs but produced higher yields through improved root growth and plant vigor. Further research focused on optimizing variables like seedling age, crop density, and water regimes to maximize the benefits
Soil health concerns under rice intensificationAshutosh Pal
The document discusses agriculture development in India after independence and the phases of green revolution. It notes that productivity growth rates have declined for major crops since the 1990s. Soil fertility has also declined and nutrient mining has increased, posing a threat to soil health. Many districts in Odisha have witnessed deficiencies in sulfur, boron, and zinc in soils. Long-term experiments show yield increases and nutrient accumulation with balanced fertilization and manure application compared to chemical fertilizers alone. The SRI method of rice cultivation provides yield advantages and water savings compared to conventional practices. However, long-term impacts on soil health need further study for sustainable exploitation of SRI technology.
Quantification of sri components on growth, yield and economics of rice in jh...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes a study on quantifying the effects of different components of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) on rice growth, yield, and economics in Jharkhand, India. The study found that following all six SRI principles (proper seedling age and spacing, single seedling transplanting, weed management, nutrient management, and water management) led to the highest rice yields, growth parameters, and net returns compared to conventional methods or modifying individual SRI principles. Adopting all six SRI principles increased yields by 26-33% and profits by over 50% compared to conventional practices. The document concludes it is important for farmers to follow all key SRI principles to maximize rice productivity and
Oft for higher productivity and ssustainabilityAshutosh Pal
This document discusses the importance of rice production in India and the potential for increasing yields through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Some key points:
1. Rice is a staple food for over half of India's population and the livelihood for millions of farmers, but yields must increase to feed the growing population.
2. SRI is an alternative rice cultivation method that uses younger seedlings, wider spacing, and modified water management to improve yields by 20-35% with fewer inputs. Trials in Odisha showed yield increases of 16-28% using SRI.
3. Benefits of SRI include improved root growth, higher drought resistance, less need for
Lessons from experiments with system of rice intensification in the state of ...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes lessons learned from experiments with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in Odisha, India. Key findings include:
1) SRI yielded 9-36% higher than conventional methods through practices like young seedlings and wider spacing.
2) Integrated organic and inorganic nutrient management performed best, yielding 22-25% higher than organic or inorganic alone.
3) SRI required 15% more labor for planting but 68-88% less labor for weeding, reducing costs.
4) Proper training, flexible water management, and mechanization can help address challenges and ensure wider SRI adoption.
Integrated nutrient management approaches under system of rice intensificatio...Ashutosh Pal
1) The document discusses integrated nutrient management approaches for rice cultivation using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method.
2) A field experiment was conducted with 8 treatments involving different combinations and timings of organic manures, inorganic fertilizers, and biofertilizers.
3) The treatment combining 5 tons farmyard manure with the recommended dose of fertilizer, with nitrogen applied as 1/4 at transplanting, 1/2 at 2nd weeding, and 1/4 at panicle initiation, resulted in the highest grain yield of 7284 kg/ha.
Impact of system of root intensification method of crop cultivation in biharAshutosh Pal
This document summarizes the work of PRAN, a charitable trust in Bihar, India that promotes the System of Root Intensification (SRI) method of crop cultivation. PRAN works with small and marginal farmers in 17 blocks across 3 districts. It trains village resource persons to teach SRI techniques, which include younger seedlings, wider spacing, and manual weeding. PRAN has successfully piloted SRI for rice, wheat, vegetables and other crops, increasing yields by 50-150%. The method has spread widely, with over 26,000 farmer families adopting SRI rice in 2012-13. Government and research institutions are also promoting SRI due to the significant increases in productivity.
Findings of on farm research findings under sdtt-sri programmeAshutosh Pal
The document summarizes the findings of Phase I (2009-11) of a study on System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Key aspects studied included nutrient management, age of seedlings, spacing, number of plants per hill, and interactions between these factors. Results showed highest yields with 50% organic/inorganic nutrient mix, 12-day old seedlings, 25x25 cm spacing, and 2 plants per hill. Interactions between number of plants/hill and age of seedlings, and between spacing and age of seedlings, also significantly impacted yield. The objective was to refine SRI practices and document findings to disseminate results for wider adoption.
Effect of variety, spacing and n levels on yield of rice under sri method in ...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes two experiments on the effect of variety, spacing, and nitrogen levels on rice yield under the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in Manipur, India. In the first experiment, the variety CAU-R1 yielded the highest at a spacing of 25x25 cm. In the second experiment, a spacing of 25x25 cm and nitrogen application of 60kg/ha yielded the highest. The conclusion is that for medium duration rice varieties, a 25x25 cm spacing performs best under SRI, while for hybrid varieties, a 30x35 cm spacing can be used. A nitrogen dose of 40kg/ha produced similar yields as higher doses, but higher doses may be used at
Effect of planting stage and nutrient management on the growth and productivi...Ashutosh Pal
Effect of planting stage and nutrient management on the growth and productivity of summer rice under system of rice intensification in north bengal condition
Directed research component sri (system of rice intensification)Ashutosh Pal
1) The document discusses the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method used by farmers in Chattishgarh, India. It analyzed the implementation and understanding of SRI principles by farmers through surveys.
2) The surveys found that yield generally increased with the number of SRI principles adopted, with an average yield of 19.52 quintals per acre among implementers. Most farmers understood principles like transplanting distance and weeding, but early transplantation was difficult in rainfed areas.
3) Non-implementers cited reasons like needing more labor and time. Understanding of principles varied between villages with more in Khukhri due to extension work. While yields increased, SRI required greater efforts and
Development & evaluation of gender friendly rotary paddy weederAshutosh Pal
This document describes the development and evaluation of a gender-friendly rotary paddy weeder and check row planter for dry seeding of rice. Key points include:
1) A paddy weeder was designed for female users, with a pushing/pulling force of less than 5.25/4.5 kg to reduce physical strain. Field tests found it achieved 82% weeding efficiency.
2) A manually-operated check row planter was developed that enables hill planting of rice at set spacings. Field tests found it achieved a field capacity of 0.023 ha/hr.
3) Comparisons showed the check row planter reduced labor costs by 66.75% over
Comparative performance of rice establishment methods in north central platea...Ashutosh Pal
The document summarizes a study on the comparative performance of different rice establishment methods and nutrient management practices in Orissa, India. It finds that the system of rice intensification (SRI) method produced the highest grain yield (6655 kg/ha), 18-26% more than other methods. Integrated nutrient management also led to higher yields than chemical or organic fertilizers alone. The most suitable combination was found to be SRI establishment with integrated nutrient management, providing the maximum yield and profits. Future research opportunities are identified around evaluating other organic nutrient sources and direct seeding methods within the SRI system.
An option for farmers to change traditional rice growing practices for more e...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes research conducted on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) in West Bengal, India from 2011-2014. It provides details on experimental locations, agronomic practices tested, and results. Key findings include:
1) Mechanical weeding 2-3 times and use of botanical extracts or the herbicide pretilachlor provided effective weed control and yielded 79-88% higher than the weedy check plot.
2) Maximum grain yields of 5.8-6 t/ha were obtained with one hand weeding plus two mechanical weedings or use of pretilachlor and botanical
This document provides data on various household and area metrics for several Indian states. It includes the name of partner organizations working on agricultural projects, number of districts and households covered, total project area in acres for kharif (summer) and rabi (winter) seasons, and average acres per farmer. The states included are Odisha, Manipur, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The final lines provide total numbers across metrics and average acres per farmer by season and overall.
1. The document shows data on the area covered and number of farmers engaged in SRI and SCI practices across several states in India between 2012-2013.
2. It lists the partner organizations working on SRI and SCI in each state and the districts they cover. The area covered by each partner in the kharif and rabi seasons of 2012 is provided in acres.
3. In total, across all states, 182702 acres were covered by SRI and 94701 acres by SCI, engaging a total of 780 farmers with an average of 150664 acres per farmer.
"Choosing proper type of scaling", Olena SyrotaFwdays
Imagine an IoT processing system that is already quite mature and production-ready and for which client coverage is growing and scaling and performance aspects are life and death questions. The system has Redis, MongoDB, and stream processing based on ksqldb. In this talk, firstly, we will analyze scaling approaches and then select the proper ones for our system.
"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
Digital Banking in the Cloud: How Citizens Bank Unlocked Their MainframePrecisely
Inconsistent user experience and siloed data, high costs, and changing customer expectations – Citizens Bank was experiencing these challenges while it was attempting to deliver a superior digital banking experience for its clients. Its core banking applications run on the mainframe and Citizens was using legacy utilities to get the critical mainframe data to feed customer-facing channels, like call centers, web, and mobile. Ultimately, this led to higher operating costs (MIPS), delayed response times, and longer time to market.
Ever-changing customer expectations demand more modern digital experiences, and the bank needed to find a solution that could provide real-time data to its customer channels with low latency and operating costs. Join this session to learn how Citizens is leveraging Precisely to replicate mainframe data to its customer channels and deliver on their “modern digital bank” experiences.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
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- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
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- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/how-axelera-ai-uses-digital-compute-in-memory-to-deliver-fast-and-energy-efficient-computer-vision-a-presentation-from-axelera-ai/
Bram Verhoef, Head of Machine Learning at Axelera AI, presents the “How Axelera AI Uses Digital Compute-in-memory to Deliver Fast and Energy-efficient Computer Vision” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
As artificial intelligence inference transitions from cloud environments to edge locations, computer vision applications achieve heightened responsiveness, reliability and privacy. This migration, however, introduces the challenge of operating within the stringent confines of resource constraints typical at the edge, including small form factors, low energy budgets and diminished memory and computational capacities. Axelera AI addresses these challenges through an innovative approach of performing digital computations within memory itself. This technique facilitates the realization of high-performance, energy-efficient and cost-effective computer vision capabilities at the thin and thick edge, extending the frontier of what is achievable with current technologies.
In this presentation, Verhoef unveils his company’s pioneering chip technology and demonstrates its capacity to deliver exceptional frames-per-second performance across a range of standard computer vision networks typical of applications in security, surveillance and the industrial sector. This shows that advanced computer vision can be accessible and efficient, even at the very edge of our technological ecosystem.
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
The presentation culminates in a live demonstration. We'll showcase the manipulation of Galileo's Open Service pilot signal, simulating an attack on various software and hardware systems. This practical demonstration serves to highlight the potential consequences of unaddressed vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of offensive security practices in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
The Microsoft 365 Migration Tutorial For Beginner.pptxoperationspcvita
This presentation will help you understand the power of Microsoft 365. However, we have mentioned every productivity app included in Office 365. Additionally, we have suggested the migration situation related to Office 365 and how we can help you.
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Dandelion Hashtable: beyond billion requests per second on a commodity serverAntonios Katsarakis
This slide deck presents DLHT, a concurrent in-memory hashtable. Despite efforts to optimize hashtables, that go as far as sacrificing core functionality, state-of-the-art designs still incur multiple memory accesses per request and block request processing in three cases. First, most hashtables block while waiting for data to be retrieved from memory. Second, open-addressing designs, which represent the current state-of-the-art, either cannot free index slots on deletes or must block all requests to do so. Third, index resizes block every request until all objects are copied to the new index. Defying folklore wisdom, DLHT forgoes open-addressing and adopts a fully-featured and memory-aware closed-addressing design based on bounded cache-line-chaining. This design offers lock-free index operations and deletes that free slots instantly, (2) completes most requests with a single memory access, (3) utilizes software prefetching to hide memory latencies, and (4) employs a novel non-blocking and parallel resizing. In a commodity server and a memory-resident workload, DLHT surpasses 1.6B requests per second and provides 3.5x (12x) the throughput of the state-of-the-art closed-addressing (open-addressing) resizable hashtable on Gets (Deletes).
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
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State symposium bihar 2008
1. Minutes of the State Level, SRI symposium held on 29 December 2008 at
Hotel Patliputra Ashok, R Block, Patna, Bihar.
Organized by: BASIX, Supported by Women Development Corporation
On 29th December08, a State Level Symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
was organized for the first time in Bihar. It was the collaborative effort of Indian
Grameen Services, BASIX Bihar and Women Development Corporation, Patna. The
main objective of the workshop was to share the experiences of promoting System of
Rice Intensification (SRI), in Bihar.
The symposium witnessed high participation of more then 135 participants from across
the board. The key participants were representatives from WDC, BASIX, Principal
Secretary Welfare, Principal Secretary Cooperative, Director Agriculture, CGM
NABARD, Representative from Food Security Mission, Rice Directorate, Ag. university
and various other representatives from state government departments , NGOs,
NABARD, Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (BRLPS), Sir Dorabjee Tata
Trust(SDTT), SHGs federations ,Academician, Scientist, SRI farmers , and resource
persons on SRI .( For details see annexe). Ms. Irina Sinha, Project Director, WDC
facilitated the workshop and it was chaired by Ms. S. Sidhoo, Principal Secretary,
Welfare and Chairman cum MD, WDC.
Session 1-10:40 to 11 am: Welcome & Inauguration
Ms. Irina Sinha, Project director, WDC, welcomed all the participants and invited the
chief guest, Ms. S Sidhoo, Principal Secretary, Welfare Department and Chairman cum
MD, WDC to inaugurate the symposium by lighting the lamp along with leaders of SHG
federations who played an active role in promoting SRI in the state. After welcome and
lamp lightening Ms. Irina Sinha set the agenda of the workshop.
Ms. Sinha , Project Director shared that after piloting SRI involving Women owned SHG
federations with the technical support from BASX the experiences have been quite
positive and many more farmers( men and women) are now willing to adopt SRI
technique of rice cultivation. BASIX and WDC committed to promote SRI on a large
scale to ensure food security among the poor HHs in Bihar and wish to build a common
understanding and synergy among various other stakeholders through this symposium.
Ms. Sinha also shared that agriculture has largely been dependent on women labour.
However, in the usage of technology male member of the household gets preference.
Therefore, there is need to train and involve women in the use of farming technology and
recognize the vital role of women as farmers. Thus, she set the agenda of the workshop as
follows:
1. Experience sharing on SRI ( product and processes involved)
2. Role of Institutions with a focus on women SHG federations in promoting SRI.
3. How to scale up SRI in the state and build synergy among stakeholders.
2. 4. Bridge the gap among men and women farmers by training women farmers of
improved agricultural practices and hence improve their decision-making.
To set the stage, a movie on SRI farming in Bihar implemented by IGS was shown to the
participants. The movie featured the experiences of farmers in adopting SRI for the first
time, process of promoting SRI among farmers and the important role women and
Women owned federations played.
Session 2- 11 to 11.15am: Experience Sharing by SHG Federation
leaders and farmers.
In this session farmers, service providers (who regularly visited farmers and guided them
in implementing PoP of SRI), shared their experiences of practicing and promoting SRI
for the first time.
Ram Shekar, a farmer from Mohanpur block in Gaya district, shared that by adopting SRI
he is able to save Rs.17, 000-18,000/ per acre. He cultivated 2 acres of land through SRI
technique and only 4 kgs of seed was used.
Sharda Devi, service provider from Mohanpur, Gaya shared that farmers have double
benefit in SRI. Firstly, cost reduction in input and secondly increase in rice yield. She is
also the president of Mohanpur SHG federation. Through her federation, she was able to
promote it among 90 farmers of the area. She also shared that initially, farmers and
women were not sure about the benefit of the technique. However, on persuasion of IGS
some of the women got moral support to adopt it and test the results. And after harvesting
the benefits women are very positive about the technique and more farmers are willing to
adopt it.
Indu Devi, service provider in Makhdumpur block of Jhahanabad district, shared that
farmers in the area were concerned about increasing the yield of rice. With the
introduction of SRI, farmers got benefit by reduction in seed input cost and increase in
yield. Through her federation, she was able to promote SRI among 70 farmers in 70 acres
of land. These farmers have used 2kgs of seed per acre. After seeing the good results
other farmers are also willing to adopt it.
Radhika Devi, of Koch federation in Gaya district and Rupa Khatoon, president of Mala
Nari Shakti Shakari Samiti Ltd, in Motihari block shared the same experiences.
One of the common views shared by all the participants in this session was that IGS
charged a service fee for handholding them in SRI implementation and the amount is
much meager compared to the benefit they got. Initially they were not convinced with
the service fee but after seeing the results and service delivery of IGS they think that
service charge is justified.
3. Session 3- 11.15 am to 11:40 am: Opening remarks on role of women in
ensuring food security in Bihar.
In this session guest speakers were Shri Atanu Thakur, Sr. Lecturer, Kolkata
University and Shri Arvind from Food Security Mission in Bihar. Shri Thakur
presented his views on Gender and Agriculture in the context of ensuring food security.
He said that food security is much talked about in India. In India, food production has
reached a plateau. In addition, the demand is rising with increasing population. The
production of food grains has not increased in proportion to rise in demand. However, for
food security only increase in food production is not the answer. It is one aspect of the
challenge. There is huge population in India having only one meal a day (in India 37.25%
of population live with $1 per day). Thus, affordability and access to food grains is the
most critical for food security. How can we challenge the food security when access is
the major concern? Now, if we focus food security from women’s perspective her
situation is very vulnerable. She is active partner in cultivation. In the household, she
provides food to all. In our Patriarchal society, norm is “food first to male member”. The
women in the household get the residual food. Therefore, there is need to look food
security from household perspective. Then techniques like SRI are required to ensure
food security. When household production is low, women suffer more than men.
Therefore, if there is increase in household yield then there are high chances of food
security for women.
Secondly, he raised the concern of role of state in providing land ownership to women. It
is very important to have institutional arrangement for providing endowments, and
entitlements for women to take up cultivation. Thus, the state government role is critical
in food security of household.
Shri Arvind, Food Security Mission, gave information regarding various schemes to
farmers under Rastriya Khad Surakha Mission. Under National Food Security Mission,
25 districts in Bihar are selected for wheat, 36 districts for rice, and 13 districts for
Pulses. He said that SRI is good for increasing per unit productivity. He shared that
farmer’s practicing SRI can avail following monetary assistance benefits under Rastriya
Khad Surakha Mission:
• Incentive for purchase of Conoweeder: Rs.3000 per farmer or 50% of cost
whichever is less.
• Assistance for purchase of weeder: Rs.3000 per farmer or 50% of cost whichever
is less.
• SRI demonstration plot: Rs.3000/.
• For Quality Seed: Rs.2500/
He said that for promoting SRI soil test and its treatment is very important.
4. Session 4- 11:45 to 12 pm: Presentation on National Level Scenario in
SRI and SDTT’s focus areas.
Shri Biswanath Sinha, Senior Programme Officer, SDTT presented the national level
scenario in SRI, concerns to be addressed, and SDTT’s focus in SRI. The important facts
from the presentation were:
• System of Rice Intensification was first developed in Madagascar during 1980s.
• In India, it came during 2000-01.
• In the year 2007, SDTT developed Human Development Index map. Based on the
mapping SDTT focus area for 2007-2012 is food security of small and marginal
farmers.
• In 2006, SDTT worked with 5 agencies in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
• The strategy adopted by SDTT for promoting SRI is:
1. Focus on rained area (small & marginal farmer).
2. Policy advocacy at State and National Level.
3. Promote Innovations in SRI.
• In Orissa, SDTT had worked with 1815 farmers (through different agencies). Out
of this, 91 farmers were small and marginal.
• The various concerns identified after piloting SRI in Orissa, Jharkhand and
West Bengal were:
1. Weeder and marker not working properly.
2. Non-availability of Organic alternatives.
3. Natural disasters like floods in Assam & Orissa, drought in Jharkhand.
4. HR development to scale up SRI. Developing and training master
trainers.
5. Awareness building, cross learning, and promoting innovation in SRI.
National Level SRI Scenario:
• In India 164 districts has adopted SRI. All the identified districts by National
Food Security Mission have been reached.
• During Kharif season in 2008, 1-lakh hectares of land were under SRI in India. It
was mostly in states of Tripura and Tamilnadu. The governments of both the
states have promoted SRI very enthusiastically.
• The central government has also given government orders to states to adopt SRI.
The major areas of concern have been:
1. Quality control in SRI.
2. Alliance between government, donors, NGOs, Universities, Research
Organizations, etc.
SDTT has planned to set up national level secretariat for SRI.
5. 12:05-12:20 Tea Break
Session 5-12:25 to 13:25pm: Panel Discussion on Institutional
arrangements for involving women into Agriculture based Livelihoods.
Chairman of the Panel: Shri Vijay Prakash, Principal Secretary, Cooperative, GOB
Panel Members:
Mr Pradeep Kr Ghosal, SPM, WDC
Ms. Sabarmati, SAMBHAV, Orissa
Shri Kamlesh, SPM, BRLPS, Patna
Ms. Asha, NABARD, Patna
Shri Murli, APMAS, Hyderabad.
Shri Sanjay Kumar, IGS,BASIX Patna
Shri Pradeep Ghosal, State Project Manager, WDC, Patna gave a brief overview of the
structure of SHG federation promoted by WDC through which IGS has piloted SRI.
Women Development Corporation is working in 22 districts, 118 blocks, 1238
panchayats, 3687 villages and 1471 clusters. The block level federations are registered
under 1996 self-supporting co-operative act. The structure of the SHG federation is
shown below:
Structure of Block Level Federation
At Block Level
10 Board members
selected out of 31
promoter members
One cluster
One cluster coordinator per
At Cluster level coordinator 10 SHGs
per 10 SHGs
One cluster
One cluster coordinator
coordinator per 10 SHGs
per 10 SHGs
6. At Village Level
SHGs SHGs
SHGs
SHGs SHGs
He also explained the federations’ decision-making process in promoting SRI in their
area. At first, IGS and WDC shared the concept of SRI among the co-operative members.
Once some members got interested it was presented in the board meeting. The board
members discussed in length about the benefit of SRI with IGS representative. After the
board members were convinced of, piloting it in their area the board passed the resolution
to promote SRI among members. Some of the Presidents and board members of
federations were trained in SRI PoP implementation. They acted as service provider to
SRI farmers on behalf of federation under the guidance of IGS. IGS trained the service
providers and guided farmers in practicing SRI technique.
The chairperson decided that each panel member will present his or her views on the
topic and then he would sum up the discussion.
Ms. Sabarmati said that it is very paradoxical that now day’s women are focused more
than men. However, when certificate is awarded to farmers for SRI, it is in the name of
men of the household and not the women member. She raised the concerns of rural
women. The first institution starts at home. In household, everything revolves around
women but she is given least respect. She is last to eat. In agriculture also, women are
active participants but when it comes to training focus is given on men. She stressed that
while promoting SRI women’s participation needs to be focused. In addition, to be
effective participant in the process proper training of women in SRI technique is required.
Shri Kamlesh from BRLPS was the next speaker on the topic. Shri Kamlesh emphasized
the role of institutions in promoting food security of poor and the poorest. He said that:
• In Bihar poor and poorest are landless. Therefore, institutions are important for
them.
• To scale up SRI, there is need for knowledgeable person in SRI (service
providers) at village level. The institutions can take up the management and
supervision of service providers.
• Another important element is the technology. It is still dominated by men and
women need to be focused.
• Thirdly, he emphasized the institutional arrangement of public, private and
people’s partnership for promoting SRI. He cited few examples of involving
institutions in promoting SRI or food security. The village level organizations can
7. take up technology usage and its effective implementation. Other village level
organizations will take up the activity of collection and distribution of food grains
to poorest. Some other village level sub-committees can take up social audit
function, which will ensure that benefit goes to the needy and the poor.
The next speaker was Ms. Asha Chandra from NABARD. She emphasized on the
following moot points:
1. SHGs should graduate to micro enterprise.
2. Land rights for women important.
3. SRI can ensure increase in production but price realization and storage facility
required attention.
4. SHG federations can run procurement and storage centers.
5. In Bihar parboil rice is very famous. Its processing is very tedious if done at small
scale. Therefore, a community-parboiling center is to be piloted.
6. Capacity building of service providers very important.
Shri Sharda Nath another speaker from NABARD emphasized the role of government in
scaling up SRI.
Shri Murli from APMAS also emphasized the role of federations in promoting interests
of landless members. He said that the capacity building of institutions is very important
to ensure the food security. For sustainability of institutions member benefit as well as
benefit of institution is critical.
The last panel member speaker was Shri Sanjay Kumar from IGS. He also emphasized
the role of SHGs federations in promoting the livelihoods of poor women. The focus of
his discussion was that federations could take up the interest of poor and landless in
promoting their livelihoods.
The chairperson of the panel summed up the discussion with following words:
To bring women into cultivation institutional arrangement should ensure following
aspects:
• Ownership over process and assets.
• Convergence of various institutions at village level.
• In Bihar PACS is being reorganized. They could be effectively utilized for
storage, and distribution apart from their regular credit function.
• NGOs input required in marketing, processing, capacity building and social audit.
1:35 pm Lunch Break
8. Session 6- 2:20 to 3:35 pm: Panel Discussion on Technical Aspect of SRI
Chairperson of the Panel: Shri B. Rajendra, Director Agriculture.
Panel Members: Shri Anil Verma, PRADAN
Shri S. K Singh, Senior Scientist, ICAR.
Shri Atanu Thakur, Senior Professor, Kolkata University.
Shri Tapas Pati, Manager-Ag/Bds, BASIX
Shri Rajesh Singh, Asst. Manager-Ag/Bds, IGS.
Shri Ajay Kumar, Rice Agronomist
Shri Shilajit Singh, District Agriculture Officer.
This panel also followed the same discussion method as first panelists. All the speakers
presented their views on the topic and lastly the chair summed it up.
The first Speaker was Shri Anil Verma. The important points presented were:
• System of rice intensification is a technique of rice cultivation and it is not a
technology.
• In SRI, by following its six principles maximum potential of each rice plant is
realized and it leads to increase in yield. Therefore, it is very important to
understand the capacity of rice and adherence to the six principles.
• It is the natural quality of rice that after 4 to 7 days of sowing, childbirth of rice
(tillers) takes place. Rice has 12 cycles. In traditional practice childbirth (tiller),
continues until 40 to 45 days. In SRI, it goes up to 65days.
• The transfer of seedling from nursery to main field is to be done very carefully.
The seedling needs to be planted as it is with its roots.
• In traditional practice water, logging is maintained which hampers the coming
out of tillers from the roots. However, in SRI water logging is not recommended.
Instead through regular dry and wet flow of oxygen to the roots is maintained
properly and it facilitates coming out of more tillers.
• Through weeding proper flow of air to the roost to be maintained. It leads to
healthy roots as compared to black roots due to absence of oxygen in traditional
method. In SRI due to regular weeding, water and air get to the roots.
• SRI is a combination of agronomic practices and rice cultivation. In one acre,
there is possibility of 64,000 seedlings. And one kg of rice is equivalent to 14,000
seedlings.
• He also explained about the process of seed treatment: First step is to divide the
seed into three parts. After this 2nd and 3rd part is washed and soaked in water for
15 hours. After that, seed is taken out of water, mixed with Bevestine, and kept in
shade.
9. • He also recommended that organic fertilizers should be used as much as possible
since after three years of cultivation production start declining.
Second Speaker on the topic was Dr. S.K. Singh from Central Rice Directorate,. Dr.
Singh talked about water requirement, selection of plot and geographical location,
nursery raising and seedling transplantation, lying out of the main field, weeding and use
of organic fertilizers. According to Dr. Singh rice is an aquatic plant so, water is required
but not much. In SRI, technique savings of water is up to 50%.
The important points stressed upon were:
• In SRI technique, 1/100th area is required for nursery rising whereas in traditional
method 1/10th area was used. In addition, the nursery should be raised 8inches
above the main field.
• Soil the Seedling roots before planting in the main field.
• Water logging is not recommended since it hampers the free flow of air to the
roots. Healthy and strong roots are requisite for getting more number of tillers.
• Use Vermi compost to double the supply of nutrients.
• Weeding is very important. Three to four times weeding should be done. The first
weeding is done after 10-12 days of transplantation.
• Seedlings to be transplanted at a distance of 25cms. The space between the
seedlings enables the roost of each plant to get sufficient food.
• Seedling has to be simply put in the field without applying pressure on the roots.
Shri Ajay Kumar, Rice agronomist, RAU, Mithapur Farm was the third speaker on
the topic. He said that SRI is not a new technique. In SRI thrust is on tiller relationship.
The important thing to understand is how it happens and when it happens. As the number
of pinnacles increases so the number of grains. In SRI, L shaped transplant is done
instead of “j” shaped in traditional method of rice transplanting. He emphasized the
practice of six principles of SRI strictly. He advocated that SRI is suitable for small and
marginal farmers. In Bihar, rice is cultivated in three seasons and we should try to
promote SRI in all the three seasons.
Shri Atanu Thakur was the fourth speaker. He shared that 37 countries world over is
practicing SRI. However, there is no standardization on the technique. SRI as a practice
has evolved as practice research and not as scientific research. It is a package of practices
and the six principles has to be adopted for better results. The green revolution was
pioneer intervention in agriculture and assisted in achieving food security. However, it
was a costlier intervention and benefited rich and big farmers. Therefore, he appealed that
lets not make SRI mechanized and costly affair by stressing much on mechanized
weeders and other tools. Even if a farmer adheres to three to four principles, he would get
higher yield than traditional method. A higher yield of 6 to 8 tons is enough for food
security of the poor farmer household. Thus, SRI should be pro poor.
10. Shri Tapas Pati from BASIX said that in India we are not able to scale up SRI because
of sticking too rigidly to weeders. He shared his field experiences of promoting SRI in
Orissa. He gave the following experience and suggestions:
• Farmers are apprehensive of planting one seedling. In SRI practice, one seedling
is transplanted. He shared that during implementation of SRI; he observed that
transplanting one or two seedling does not affect the yield much. However, if it is
more than two then yield gets affected.
• In place of marker, rope can be used.
• Weeding at an interval of 10 days is not practical for the farmer. So, first weeding
after 15 days and second weeding after 30 days is enough.
• Alternate dry and wet is to be maintained. However, in case of rain fed farming
level of water has to be maintained.
• The type of land for SRI is also necessary. Based on his experience he advocated
focus of SRI on medium land instead of upland and low land.
Shri Shilajit Singh, District Agriculture Officer, suggested that SRI training need to be
organized at block level. The other suggestions put forward were:
• Awareness building about SRI.
• Promote the use of vermi compost by SRI farmers.
• Promotion of fisheries (fish culture in paddy fields).
• Each block to have a demonstration plot.
Shri Rajesh Singh from BASIX based on his experience of promoting SRI in Bihar
suggested following important points that need to be addressed:
1. Area specific PoPs to be developed.
2. Nursery management is necessary. Two nurseries to be raised instead of one.
3. In case of undulated land, instead of marker, rope to be used.
4. Timely transplantation is critical. Late transplantation means less number of
tillers.
5. Plan protection is very much important.
6. To scale up SRI in Bihar all the plain areas should be tapped.
Sum up by the chairperson: Director Agriculture
1. Transplanting to be done after 8-12 days.
2. Between two seedling 25cms space to be maintained.
3. Use of weeders important.
4. Organic manure to be used.
5. Site selection and water management.
11. Session 7- 3:40 to 4:55pm: Strategy for Scaling up SRI in Bihar
Shri Sandeep Ghosh, NABARD CGM, chaired the panel.
The panelist members were:
1. Shri Devraj Behra , State Project Coordinator, BRLPS
2. Shri Syed Faiz, Programme Officer, Aga Khan Foundation.
3. Shri Biawanah Sinha, Sr. Programme Officer,SDTT
4. Smt. Adishakti, Mahila Samakhya.
5. Shri Arijit Dutta, COO, Indian Grameen Services.
The chairperson started the discussion by stating that agriculture is a state subject.
However, he thought that it is only a farmers’ subject and farmers’ involvement is
necessary. He said that in Bihar labour due to migration labour cost has increased. So,
labour intensive SRI needs to be looked into. With these words, the panelist members
started presenting their views.
The first speaker on the topic was Shri Sayed Faiz from Aga Khan Foundation. He
shared that Aga Khan has worked mostly in dry and rain fed areas of Gujarat and Madhya
Pradesh. In Bihar, they have started to work much recently. It has been experienced that
agricultural risk in Bihar is different from western regions. He expressed that SRI is an
established technique and the moot point is where to do it.
The main issues in up scaling SRI in Bihar are following:
• Understanding cropping pattern of farmers is essential. In some parts Bihar cash
crop like tobacco is more popular among farmers. Since return is also high in that
crop whether farmers will change their cropping pattern and adopt SRI seems not
an easy task.
• We have to identify the group of farmers who are willing to adopt SRI. He shared
his experience of AKF in Bihar in promoting SRI. AKF had organized Kishan
Mela in Pusa Agriculture University. Fifty farmers have attended the Mela and
out of it, 20 farmers adopted SRI.
• Second moot point is to identify who are the key actors and their roles in
promoting SRI. Who should be the champion of SRI to lead it?
• In West Bengal, it has been seen that after 3 to 4 years of cultivation of rice
through SRI, yield started to decline. This is due to decrease in soil nutrient
content. To validate it scientifically some research institutions has to take up
issue.
• Government policy support is also required.
• Workshops, Seminars and attention given to SRI will lead to its scaling up.
• SRI PoPs to be localized. Based on field testing SRI needs be localized and
propagated.
12. The second speaker on the topic was Shri Biswanath Sinha. He shared following points
about SRI and its practice:
• SRI is in early phase in Bihar. Therefore, some confusion is obvious. One of the
Panel members had shared that running weeders for Women is a tedious job. But
he shared that in Orissa women are running weeders comfortably.
• Adherence to SRI Principals is important for realizing increase in yield. In some
areas, it has been experienced that practices are being changed and deviated.
• He shared that IWMI has done an extensive study on SRI and in India instances
of more than 5 years of SRI, cultivation is very less.
• A study needs to be done on SRI practices in India. Apart from focus on the
technical aspect aspects like how many farmers have adopted SRI and what has
been the dropout rate needs to be studied.
• In SRI practice, maintenance of soil fertility is a challenge. However, this issue
can be tackled by promoting the use of organic manure and fertilizers.
• In scaling up SRI, change in attitude toward its adoption is very much important.
This change has to be at all level be it farmers, funders, promoters of SRI, and
other stakeholders. He shared an example of the change in attitude toward SRI.
Initially, IARI had apprehensions about SRI. Now they have become positive
about the technique.
In his views to scale up SRI, following important points need to be addressed:
1. A Missionaries group needs to be identified who can take leadership role in
implementing SRI in Bihar. The various stakeholders in the group could be
researchers, farmers, NGOs, trainers, farmer clubs, co-operatives, etc.
2. A cadre of HR at field level needs to be developed. In different states, they have
been named differently. For example, master trainers, service provider, SRI
Bandhu, Subject matter specialists, etc. They will be trained in SRI and will
guide and assist farmers in implementing SRI at field level.
3. Innovative ways of promoting SRI needs to be worked out. For example, showing
SRI videos in local weekly markets.
4. Training and handholding of farmers are critical.
5. Recognition of farmers who have adopted SRI and practicing it.
6. Collaborative effort of all stakeholders.
Shri Devraj Behra of BRLPS was the third speaker. He shared his experiences of
promoting SRI in Bihar. They started with 128 farmers and now they are working with
5000 framers. However, journey to this large number was not very easy. Initially when
they shared the concept with farmers, they could not get encouraging response. However,
with support from SHGs women they were able to pilot it among 128 farmers. After
seeing its benefits other farmers started adopting it. Shri Behra emphasized upon the
following points in scaling up SRI:
• For promoting SRI, communication channel is very important. Only
explaining verbally is not much effective with new farmers. They need to
be shown movie on SRI techniques and farmers experiences.
13. • Exposure visit to SRI plot and farmers at different stages of cultivation is
also must.
• Proper training to farmers and its follow up is important.
• A low cost HR model to be developed for its implementation and follow
up.
Smt. Adishakti from Mahila Samakya was the fourth speaker. She emphasized on
networking of village level organization, aganwadi centers etc. for its promotion and
awareness building and sensitization of SRI technique. She also advocated organizing
motivational workshops on SRI, its planning and implementation. A follow up workshop
should also be required for cross learning and to keep updated on what other stakeholders
are doing and any new developments.
The last speaker on the topic was Shri Arijit Dutta from IGS, BASIX. He said that
PRDAN and BASIX have shown that SRI is beneficial to farmers of Bihar. Now, a
roadmap should be prepared for scaling up. He requested WDC to come up with a
roadmap for up scaling SRI in collaboration with public and private agencies like
NABARD, IGS, SDTT etc. He shared that the collaboration of WDC, Federations and
BASIX is a classic example of this partnership for promoting SRI. He also shared that
BASIX has a target of promoting 1 million SRI in seven states. And our focus will be on
training and developing women service providers.
Concluding remarks by the Chairperson: Training and handholding is very much
important. In states where big farmers were targeted results were not very encouraging
due to perception of more labour requirement.
• In Bihar, the focus of SRI has to be small and marginal farmers.
• The service provider should be local, young men and women with proper training
in SRI.
• SRI demonstration plots to be developed for scaling up.
• Farmers (same landholding pattern) meeting has to be organized for sharing and
cross learning.
• Networking among different stakeholders. He shared that NABARD has
sanctioned Rs.21 lakhs to PRADAN to promote SRI in Banka. NABARD has also
asked BASIX in Bihar to submit proposal for promoting SRI among tribals in
Bettiah and Motihari districts.
He concluded the discussion by requesting all the stakeholders for knowledge sharing
and working together to lead SRI to a milestone in Bihar.
14. Session 8- 17:0 to 17:15 pm: Award distribution ceremony.
In appreciation of the contribution made by federations, farmers, service providers, WDC
and IGS staff in promoting SRI in Bihar, WDC distributed prize under following
categories:
1. Best SRI Farmer: Shri Rajesh Ranjan Yadav- Purniea, Shri Mahesh Thakur,
Muzaffarpur, Shri Surendra Thakur, Muzaffarpur, Ramchritar
Prabhakar,Mohanpur, Umesh Prasad, Barachatti.
2. Best Service Provider: Ramakant, Gaya, Deep Narayan, Purniea, Indu Devi,
Makdumpur.
3. Best Federation President: Smt. Radhika Devi (Konch).
4. Best contribution in Promoting SRI: Shri Manoj Kumar (WDC), Shri Sanjay
Paswan (WDC), Shri Sanjay Kumar (IGS), Shri Randhir Prasad (IGS), Shri
Rajesh Singh (IGS), Shri Dharmendra Sriwastwa (IGS), Shri Pradeep Ghosal
(WDC).
Session 9-17:15 End Note and Vote of Thanks.
Smt. S. Sidhoo , Chairman cum MD of Women Development Corporation, Patna
expressed that women’s initiative in promoting SRI in Bihar is very commendable and
encouraging. And we can hope reaching a milestone in SRI promotion in Bihar.
The workshop ended with vote of thanks from Shri Pradeep Ghosal of WDC.
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