Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana

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1 Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana Project Name : Enhancing Livelihoods of Women in Agriculture in Pottangi & Semiliguda Blocks of Koraput district in Odisha PIA Name : Life Academy of Vocational Studies (LAVS) Project Duration : Project Area : Pottangi & Semiliguda Block, Koraput district Introduction: Life Academy of Vocational Studies (LAVS) is a pioneer NGO working in the state of Odisha on the issues of Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment, Tribal Development, Forestry and Natural Resources Management since last twenty years. It has successfully implemented a number of participatory projects with the grant support from Ministries and Departments of Government of India, State Government and other Agencies. Sustainable Farm Livelihood interventions at the community level facilitated by LAVS are: capacity building and hands-on support to small and marginal farmers for piloting and experimentation on sustainable livelihoods; experiential blending of traditional, organic and lowinput farm practices; and promotion of farmers' groups/federations, community farming and grain bank and integrated watershed regime. Network level interventions include: capacity building and hands on support to intermediaries for promotion of sustainable agriculture; and identification and demonstration of best practices for replication by others. Sustainable n-farm Livelihood activities at the community level facilitated by LAVS are: expansion of the self-help process; skill building support for promotion of micro-enterprises; networking with different institutions for financing, skill building, marketing and trade promotion. Such activities at Network level include: capacity building support to federations; financial inclusion drives and development of learning kits/manuals/training aids/iec programmes and packages on self-help/micro-entrepreneurship promotion. The Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) GOI vide its letter. K /81/2011/MKSP/PAC dated approved the engagement of Life Academy of Vocational Studies (LAVS) as PIA for implementing MKSP a sub component of NRLM in two Blocks of Koraput, Odisha. The primary objective of MKSP is to empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance their participation and productivity, as also create and sustain agriculture based livelihoods of rural women. As PIA, LAVS has a successful track record and working experience in promoting and strengthening generic institutions like WSHGs and livelihood institutions like Producer Groups and Cooperatives in agriculture and allied sectors. 1

2 Geographical Coverage: The program has the mandate to outreach 3000 targeted households over a period of 3 years spreading over 88 villages in 2 blocks. The following table speaks in details. Sl. Name of District Name of Block GPs Villages HHs Covered under MKSP 1 Koraput Pottangi Koraput Semiliguda Total Demographic Profile of MKSP Area: The table below shows the demographic picture of the MKSP implemented location. Sl. Name of Blocks ST HHs SC HHs OBC HHs Total 1 Pottangi Semiliguda Total % 73% 6% 21% 100% Location Map: Area Map of Pottangi Block 2

3 Name of the intervened GPs: Sl Sl Name of GP Name of GP 1 Sambai 4 Chandaka 2 Pukali 5 Maliput 3 Deopottangi 6 Kotia Area Map of Semiliguda Block Name of the intervened GPs: Sl Sl Name of GP 1 Khudi 3 Renga 2 Kunduli 4 Pitaguda Name of GP 3

4 Key Activities: Profiling & database of 3000 targeted Mahila Kisans (Households) Prepare Inception Report, DPR, Technical Protocol and undertake Value chain and livelihood opportunity studies Baseline survey of 300 Households and End line survey of 3000 Households 300 WSHGs to be strengthened 60 number of producer groups to be promoted and strengthened 2 number of producers federations to be promoted and strengthened with 3000 MKs as members 1 Marketing Society to be promoted and strengthened for looking after the marketing support 160 number of landless Mahila Kisans to be covered under backyard poultry and goat rearing 2500 Mahila Kisans to undertake vegetable cultivation and paddy cultivation adopting sustainable agricultural protocols 1000 Mahila Kisans to undertake paddy cultivation (SRI/ Line Sowing) adopting sustainable agricultural protocols 500 Mahila Kisans will undertake backyard poultry 100 land less/ poor Mahila Kisans will undertake backyard goat rearing 30 number of Community Resource Persons(CRPs) to be promoted and capacitated to extend handholding support to women farmers 30 number of Para Resource Persons(PRPs) to be placed to provide extension services to Mahila Kisans Capacity building of 3000 Mahila Kisans on various package of practices (PoP) of sustainable agriculture to be undertaken Distribution of different drudgery reduction tools to 500 Mahila Kisans Construction of 30 Vermi Compost units under community investment support fund Web based MIS & database Summary of Interventions & Achievements: Sl Activity Achievement as on June Profiling of Mahila kisans Date base & profiling of 3000 Mahila Kisans completed 2 Preparation of Inception Report, Inception Report, DPR, Baseline Report & DPR, Baseline Report & Technical Technical Documentation on Sustainable Protocol Documentation Agricultural Practices prepared and submitted 4

5 3 Inception Workshops 2 number of Block level Start up workshops conducted 4 Promotion & strengthening of 120 number of SHGs strengthened WSHGs 5 Promotion & strengthening of 24 number of Producers Group formed Producer Groups 6 Capacity building of CRPs 20 number of CRPs trained 7 Capacity building of PRPs 20 number of PRPs trained 8 Capacity building of Mahila 2270 Mahila Kisans received training on 3 modules Kishans 9 Crop production Coverage Name of Crop MKs Area in acre Paddy Line Transplanting Vegetable Public Information Disclosure Transparency Wall writing in 4 MKSP villages completed 11 Development of Training Module 6 number of training modules developed 12 Web Based Data Base Data base of all physical & financial progress uploaded and updated in Institution Building Activity: Village level orientation training programs were organized at the outset to strengthen the existing WSHG in all identified MKSP villages and the members of newly formed and promoted WSHGs were also trained and capacitated on various aspects and issues. In line with the objectives of Producers Group, orientation training were also organized at SHG level to promote SHGs as livelihood groups on a broader perspective. The following table shows the details of institution building training in each Block. Sl Name of Training 5 Trg Pottangi Block. Trained Semiliguda Block Trg. Trained Trg Total. Trained 1 Orientation Training on SHG Promotion & Strengthening 2 Orientation Training on Promotion & Strengthening of PG Total Capacity Building Activity: Various training programs were conducted for capacity building of cadres including CRPs, PRPs and the primary stakeholders like Mahila Kisans at block and community level in different thematic domains. The following tables reveal the stakeholder wise trainings imparted under the project-:

6 Training for CRPs: Sl.no Name of Training Module CRPs Training Days Trained 1 ToT on SHG Management 20 2 days 2 ToT on Producers Group Promotion & 20 1 day Management 3 ToT on Soil & Water Management 20 2 days 4 ToT on Technological aspects of SRI 20 2 days 5 ToT on Sustainable Agriculture 20 2 days 6 Exposure Visit to Immersion Sites 20 4 days Total 20 CRPs 13 days Training For PRPs: Sl.no Name of Training Module PRPs Trained Training Days 1 ToT on Soil & Water Management 20 2 days 2 ToT on Technological aspects of SRI 20 2 days 3 ToT on Sustainable Agriculture 20 2 days 4 Exposure Visit to Immersion Sites 20 4 days Total 20 PRPs 10 days Training For Mahila Kisans : Sl. Name of Training Module Pottangi Block Semiliguda Total MK Trained 6 Trg Days MK Trained Trg Days MK Trained Trg Days 1 Trg. on Soil & Water Management 2 Trg. on Technological aspects of SRI 3 Trg. on Sustainable Agriculture Total Breakthrough Practices: Practice of low cost technology & cropping strategy leads to enhanced participation. productivity & profitability. Women farmers of tribal community have realized that productivity of different crops increase significantly not only due to improved investment of inputs but also adoption of package of practices that addresses plant health, nutrition and protection. So far as cropping strategy is concerned, major thrust has been given on crop diversification, inter-cropping and sequential cropping. Motivation has been built to grow non-paddy crops in the rain-fed upland. Crops like coarse cereals (Jawar, Ragi & Minor millets), pulses, oil seeds (Niger), Vegetables, Tuber crops are promoted instead of paddy crops. Based on training and exposure, besides paddy, women farmers are enthusiastically adopting non paddy crops in program villages.

7 Similarly, inter cropping systems like pigeon pea + ragi (2:4), maize + cowpea (2:2), yam + maize (1:2) and maize + runner bean (2:2) have been promoted for giving higher income in the non-irrigated highlands instead of mixing 4-5 crops and going for mixed cropping by the farmers traditionally. In this cropping strategy, 16 acres upland covering 58 women farmers were taken up during rabi season. In sequential cropping, two or more crops are promoted in succession one after another. Under rain-fed system, field pea /black gram / mustard/ chickpea is promoted after paddy in medium and low land for increasing income at household level. The second crops under rain-fed situation are harvested successfully availing residual moisture and few showers of rain. Women farmers are getting additional income from these crops. 86 trained women farmers took up 2 nd crop in an area of 118 acres during last Rabi season. In terms of practice of low cost technology, the farmers in the MKSP villages have followed and adopted ploughing across the slope, summer ploughing, seed treatment, timely sowing & planting, application of organic manures, preparation of neem seed extract solution & its application against pest, use of bio-pesticides as low cost technologies. Farmers have made seed replacement by growing certified /quality seeds. Mulching in ginger in an area of 34 acres by 28 farmers, seed treatment in an area of 32 acres and line transplanting of paddy in an area of 74 acres covering 204 farmers have been initiated in the last kharif. Case Study: 1 Profile of Mahila Kisan: Name Manjula Pangi Age 36 Caste ST Village Panasguda G.P Sambai Block Pottangi District Koraput Name of SHG/PG Maa Saraswati PG Occupation Agriculture Present Income Rs.30,000 Food Security 9 months in a year Existing Resource Details: Land owned 2 acre Leased land 0 Type of land Midium-1acr,Low -1 acre Land under cultivation Veg-1 acre, Paddy-1 acre Source of Irrigation Rain-fed Access to other sources 0 7

8 Area of land intervened: Half acre for Ginger, 0.25 acre for vegetable (cabbage) and one acre for line transplanting paddy Pre-intervention scenario: Prior to intervention, land was used for traditional paddy cultivation in the low land and millet in medium land. Cultivation was primarily meant for sustenance only. The yield was poor as there was no attention to application of proven technologies and sustainable practices. She was not aware about adopting suitable new crops for better earnings. Description of intervention and process undertaken: She was identified and profiled as Mahila Kisan under MKSP. Soon she learnt producers group as well as the sustainable agriculture practices. As a Mahila kisan member of a Producers Group, she participated and received training on crop planning, soil health management, sustainable agricultural practices, seed treatment and organic ways of vegetable cultivation and low cost package of practices. The CRPs and PRPs also extended handholding support in building her confidence in doing agriculture in a more planned and scientific way. Trainings attended(type, no & days): 1.Crop Planning- 1 day, 2. Sustainable agriculture-1 day, 3. Soil & land development- 1 day Adoption of technical protocol (what practices under technical protocol were planned and adopted) Land preparation right from summer ploughing, raised nursery bed preparation, seed treatment, line transplanting, spacing, periodical weeding and manuring were followed as improved practices. Post intervention scenario/outcomes (change in production, productivity & income) : Due to adoption of the improved package of practices, low cost inputs and diversion of crops, the cost of production and risk of crop damage reduced in comparison to the earlier experience. This resulted in more yield and more profit. The details are presented below-: Cost Benefit Analysis: Sl Crop Name Ginger Cabbage Total A Cultivated area 0.5 acre 0.25 acre 0.75 B Seed Varieties Suprava Pride of India - C Cost of Land preparation Rs.2000 Rs.1000 Rs.3000 D Cost of seed Rs.24000(@Rs.8000*3 Qtl Rs.200 Rs E Cost towards irrigation F Cost of fertilizer Rs.1500 Rs.1000 Rs

9 G Cost of pesticides Rs.500 Rs.300 Rs.800 H Total labour cost Rs.3000 Rs.1500 Rs.4500 I Cost of implements used J Transportation cost Rs Rs.250 K Other cost L Cost of Production (sum Rs Rs.4000 Rs of A to K) M Cost of marketing Rs.1000 Rs.500 Rs.1500 including transport N Total Cost of production (Add. L+M) Rs Rs.4500 Rs O Total yield (in KG) 1800 Kg 750 Kg - P Household consumption 10 Kg 20 Kg - (in Kg) Q Surplus for sale (O-P) 1790 Kg 730 Kg - R Sale price per Kg Rs.60 Rs.10 - S Total Income (Q*R) Rs Rs.7300 Rs T Net Income (S-N) Rs Rs.2800 Rs Plan Ahead: Encouraged with the positive change in terms of yield and profitability, she has planned to scale up cultivation area to another 1 acre on lease basis for vegetable cultivation. Case Study: 2 Profile of Mahila Kisan: Name Laxmi Khilla Age 33 Caste SC Village Deopattangi G.P Deopottangi Block Pottangi District Koraput Name of SHG Kiaphulla SHG Name of PG Deomali PG Occupation Agriculture Present Income Rs.75,000 PA Food Security Level Round the Year Land owned 1 acre Leased land 3.5 acre Type of land Midium-3 acre,low -0.5 acre Land under cultivation Veg-3.5 acre, Paddy-1 acre Source of Irrigation Rain-fed Access to other sources 0 9

10 Area of land intervened: 1acre of own land and 3.5 acre of leased land were intervened for paddy and vegetable cultivation during last Kharif and Rabi. Pre-intervention scenario: Existing one acre of own land was used for paddy crop only in kharif. After receiving training and guidance under MKSP she realised the value of crop diversification and mixed cropping for better yield and earning prospects. She ventured into cash crop and preferred Ginger and Potato cultivation as she used to work earlier as wage worker in the Ginger field. In the first phase she started ginger crops in a half acre leased land and then extended to 3 acres. Description of intervention and process undertaken: With the identification of village and SHG members engaged in agriculture for MKSP intervention support, Laxmi Khilla was selected by the community members not only as a Mahila Kisan but also as Community Resource Person to lead other SHG members towards farm based livelihood initiative with the support of MKSP. She was determined to improve her earning by adopting new knowledge and skills and more remunerative agriculture operations. To overcome constraint of not having sufficient land, she preferred to take additional land on lease. She was concerned about the increased economic burden of investment and hence decided to choose crops that could give her assured returns. She was facilitated to procure quality seeds and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizer and pesticides. She was also made aware about the processing and storage skills so that she could get best bargain for the produce. Trainings attended (type, no & days): 1. Crop Planning- 1 day 2. Sustainable agriculture practices-1 day 3. Exposure visit- 1 day Adoption of technical protocol (what practices under technical protocol were planned and adopted) : Land preparation right from soil testing, summer ploughing,raised nursery bed preparation, seed treatment, line transplanting, spacing, periodical weeding and manuring were followed by her as improved practices. Post intervention scenario/outcomes (change in production, productivity & income) Knowledge about technical protocol with regard to various agricultural operation in vegetable and crop cultivation enhanced her skill and interest to undertake agriculture as a sustainable livelihood option. Application of acquired skills and adoption of good practices with the hand holding support of MKSP field functionaries as well as the trained para Professionals led to increased yield and profit. As a result of increased income, she feels proud to be Mahila Kisan. 10

11 Cost Benefit Analysi: Sl. Crop Name Potato Ginger Total A Cultivated area 0.5 acre 3 acre 3.5 B Seed Varieties Kufri Jyoti Suprava - C Cost of Land preparation Rs.1200 Rs.1200 Rs.4800 D Cost of seed /Seed rate Rs.4500 Rs Rs E Cost towards irrigation F Cost of fertilizer & compost Rs.1500 Rs.3000 Rs G Cost of pesticides 0 Rs.400 Rs.1000 H Total labour cost Rs.2000 Rs.3000 Rs I Cost of implements used 0 Rs.670 Rs.2000 J Transportation cost Rs.250 Rs.400 Rs.1250 K Other cost L Cost of Production (sum of A Rs.9450 Rs Rs to K) M Cost of marketing including Rs.1000 Rs.1000 Rs.4000 transport N Total Cost of production Rs Rs Rs (Add. L+M) O Total yield (in KG) 1800 Kg 2700 Kg - P Household consumption (in 200 Kg 20 Kg - Kg) Q Surplus for sale (O-P) 1600 Kg 2680 Kg - R Sale price per Kg Rs.15 Rs.60 - S Total Income (Q*R) Rs Rs Rs T Net Income (S-N) Rs Rs Rs Plan Ahead: She plans to continue the cultivation of Ginger crop, preferably upscale it by covering 3 to 4 acres of land in a year or two. Her success has a big promise for others. As CRP member, she is hopeful to extend similar benefits to more number of Mahila Kisans. The stable high market price of Ginger in the local and outside regions is another major boosting factor for farmers with limited land holding. She has also reaped benefits from use of organic manure and improved agricultural practices shunning the use of chemicals and looks for inter cropping next year in order to add further economic values to her effort. 11

12 Some Visuals of MKSP Activities Startup Workshop at Pottangi Block Startup Workshop at Similiguda Block Exposure Visit of CRP to Kotpad Block Trg. to CRPs and PRPs on SRI Trg. On Sustainable Ag. Practices 12 Line Transplanting at Gugaguda

13 Trg. On Soil & Water Conservation Trg.on Water Conservation Practices Trg. On Sustainable Ag. Practices Exposure visit of PRP to Kotpad ToT For CRPs on SRI Orientation on P.G Promotion Orientation Training on SHG Strengthening Crop Planning Meeting at PG Level 13

14 Baseline Survey under progress Baseline Survey under progress Public Information Disclosure Public Information Disclosure Discussion with PRI Representatives Visit of District Officials,Koraput 14