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Reviving Tradition: Mukti’s Indigenous Paddy Farming Initiative

On June 20, 2024, Mukti initiated a pilot project to promote indigenous paddy farming by distributing indigenous paddy seeds to organic farmers in Kankandighi Bio-village. Indigenous paddy varieties are becoming extinct due to the preference for high-yield hybrid varieties driven by market demand, government policies, and modern agricultural practices. This shift, along with the loss….

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Nurturing Nature’s Way: Seminars Redefining Farming Techniques

Mukti organized a pair of enlightening seminars on January 5th and 6th, 2024, focusing on the realm of agriculture. These knowledge-sharing sessions were hosted at the Krishnachandrapur School auditorium, commencing at 11 am and concluding at 4 pm. The seminar on January 5th featured Assistant Agricultural Extension Officer (AEO) Mr. Moloy Roy and Mr. Raju….

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Mukti Agriculture Stalls: Showcase of Agricultural Innovation

  On the inaugural day of the “Sundarban Agriculture, Education, Handicrfat and Environment Fair”, January 4th, 2024, Mukti’s Agricultural stalls beckoned visitors with an array of innovative displays. Seven distinct stalls, each a testament to agricultural ingenuity, were meticulously arranged by the dedicated agriculture team. The first stall showcased a diverse bounty of vegetables cultivated….

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Prasenjit Gharami – Overcoming Challenges Through Organic Farming

Prasenjit Gharami, a well-known organic farmer from Uttarakankandighi, Raidighi in South 24 Parganas district, faced significant challenges with declining crop production and the adverse effects of chemical farming. His father, Bhim Gharami, lost his eyesight temporarily due to pesticide exposure. Determined to change their circumstances, Prasenjit embraced organic farming after receiving training from Mukti. He….

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Empowering Change: Tilottama Shasmal’s Journey in Organic Farming

Tilottama Shasmal, a renowned organic woman farmer from Paschim Jata, Raidighi in South 24 Parganas district, faced the challenges of declining fertility and decreasing income due to chemical farming practices. With a family of six and three bighas of cultivated land, farming was their primary occupation.In 2021, Tilottama received training on organic farming provided by….

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01. Why the Program is?

● To introduce sustainable farming practices in disaster-prone regions like Sundarbans for post-disaster land reclamation and sustainable livelihoods.
● To implement agricultural reforms to improve food and livelihood security for low-income communities in river basins.
● Transition from chemical-intensive farming to organic farming to improve soil health, increase yields, and enhance farmers’ socio-economic conditions.
● To promote community-based sustainable agriculture to ensure fair prices for organic produce and establish direct connections between farmers and consumers.
● To provide training for setting up organic kitchen gardens to supplement nutrition and promote self-sufficiency, even for landless families.
● To implement agricultural reforms to promote sustainability, improve consumer well-being, and foster a community of health-conscious individuals.

03. What is the Objective?

● To develop and implement sustainable farming practices that help reclaim land affected by natural disasters, and provide a reliable means of livelihood to impacted farmers.
● To design and introduce initiatives that improve food and livelihood security for low-income communities who heavily rely on agriculture.
● To implement reforms that encourage a transition towards organic farming, thereby improving soil health, promoting better crop yields, and enhancing socio-economic conditions for farmers.
● To establish programs that provide training for setting up organic kitchen gardens, enabling even landless families to supplement their nutritional intake and improve their self-sufficiency.
● To support local farmers by providing a fair price for their organic produce, and to promote community-based sustainable agriculture that directly connects farmers and consumers.
● To introduce agricultural reforms that promote sustainability, enhance the well-being of consumers and the planet, and foster a community of health-conscious individuals.

04. Where the Program is?

South 24 Pgs and Kolkata district of West Bengal India

05. How we are working ?

A dedicated implementation team is involved in the successful delivery of the programs, where a dedicated team of 25 people working towards achieving the program objectives. A dedicated program manager and a team of experts and supervisors are responsible for overseeing the program implementation. One of the key aspects of the program is to develop a Training of Trainers (ToT) model, enabling the dissemination of knowledge and expertise to a broader audience.



Contact Info

Email : agriculture@muktiweb.org

Phone : +91-6290589664

Address

22 Canal Side Road, Barhans, Garia, Kolkata – 700 084

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