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Sunlit Solutions: Mukti’s Solar Revolution in Agriculture
India’s path to energy independence is intrinsically tied to the development of its rural heartland. With over 65% of the population residing in rural areas, access to reliable and sustainable energy is not just a necessity but a fundamental imperative for ensuring equitable growth. Solar water pumps have emerged as a transformative solution for rural….
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Mukti: Rediscovering Indigenous Paddy Varieties for Sustainable Agriculture
The Sundarbans, comprising over a hundred islands on the Indian side, is home to more than five million people across 54 inhabited islands surrounding the reserve forest. Agriculture is their primary livelihood, followed by fishing and crab-catching. These low-lying populated islands are encircled by earthen embankments, creating a freshwater ecosystem amidst the surrounding saline waters….
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No to In-Organic Agriculture (NIA): A Sustainable Initiative by Mukti
No to In-Organic Agriculture (NIA) is a significant initiative of Mukti, encouraging thousands of farmers to abandon chemical methods and adopt organic farming. The initiative is supported by the Department of Botany, University of Calcutta. For the successful implementation of this initiative, Mukti has engaged 80 farmers and 8 team leaders from the Mukti Agricultural….
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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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Solar-Powered Prosperity: PFC and Mukti Join Forces for Sustainable Farming
On 22 December 2023, a significant collaboration was formalized between Mukti and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) as they signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the city office in Kolkata. Under the CSR initiative of PFC, the MoA solidifies a commitment to bring about positive change by facilitating the supply and commissioning of 20….
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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
