UP Government Trains Women as Krishi Sakhi to Promote Natural Farming
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Krishi Sakhi Scheme launched by Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Objective | To train women as 'Krishi Sakhi' to promote natural farming |
| Key Focus | Empowering women in agriculture, making them economically self-reliant |
| Selection Criteria | - Local residents <br> - Associated with SHGs or active in farming <br> - Minimum primary education |
| Roles of Krishi Sakhi | - Raise awareness about natural farming <br> - Share training on organic inputs <br> - Monitor agricultural clusters <br> - Promote collective farming |
| Training | Conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) on topics like natural farming, organic production, and disease control |
| Training Tools | Field demonstrations, visual aids, and toolkits provided |
| Infrastructure | Two Bio-input Research Centres to be established in each district |
| Honorarium | Rs 5,000 per month with potential performance-based incentives |
| Natural Farming | Chemical-free method using local resources, focusing on traditional practices, biomass recycling, and pest management |
| Benefits of Natural Farming | - Healthier food with high nutritional content <br> - Reduced costs and risks for farmers <br> - Increased net income through uniform yield |