Prime Minister awarding Krishi Sakhi certificates to more than 30,000 women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Varanasi highlights a significant development in India's agricultural extension system.
Why it’s important:
About Krishi Sakshis
Krishi Sakhis play a crucial role in the agricultural extension system, especially in rural and grassroots settings.
The Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) is a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (MoA&FW) and the Ministry of Rural Development. Its primary goal is to empower rural women by training and certifying them as Krishi Sakhis (Para-extension Workers) in natural farming and soil health management.
The KSCP and the agricultural extension system reflect a concerted effort to modernize and strengthen the agricultural sector in India through both technological innovation and grassroots empowerment.
The National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology (NMAET) aims to enhance agricultural productivity and technology adoption through four sub-missions:
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): These are field research units under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). KVKs are critical for testing and validating new agricultural technologies, seed varieties, and practices in real-world conditions across different agro-climatic zones. They also play a significant role in farmer outreach through demonstrations, training programs, and field visits.
Other Public Sector Players:
Private Sector Extension Services:
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