New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute certificates to over 30,000 self-help groups trained as Krishi Sakhi to work as para extension workers during his visit to Varanasi today.
The objective of the program is to realize the important role and contribution of women in agriculture and to further enhance the skills of rural women.
On an average, an Krishi Sakhi can earn around Rs 60,000 to Rs 80,000 in a year. The ministry has so far certified 34,000 Krishi Sakhis as para-extension workers out of 70,000.
Krishi Sakhi is a dimension under the 'Lakhpati Didi' program which aims to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, and Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) aims to transform rural India by empowering rural women as Krishi Sakhi by providing training and certification. should bring.Krishi Sakhis as para-extension workers. This certification course is in line with the objectives of the “Lakhpati Didi” programme.
Krishi Sakhis are selected as agricultural para-extension workers because they are trusted community resource persons and experienced farmers themselves. Their deep roots in farming communities ensure that they are welcomed and respected.
Krishi Sakhis are trained by professionals on various agricultural extension services for 56 days on various activities.It includes agroecological practices from land preparation to crop harvesting; Organization of seed banks and establishment and management of farmer field schools; Soil health, soil and moisture conservation practices; Integrated Farming System; Basics of Livestock Management; Preparation and use of bio-inputs and establishment of bio-input shops; Basic communication skills.
The government says Krishi Sakhis are undergoing refresher training with special focus on natural farming and soil health cards through DAY-NRLM agencies in coordination with MANAGE.
After training, Krishi Sakhis will give proficiency test. Those who qualify will be certified as para-extension workers and enabled to work under various schemes at fixed resource charges.
Currently, the Krishi Sakhi training program has been launched in phases in 12 states. In the first phase, women from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya will be trained as Krishi Sakhi.“At present 30 Krishi Sakhis are working as Local Resource Persons (LRP) under the scheme of MOVCDNER (Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region) to monitor the farming activities and provide information on the challenges faced by the farmers. We visit each farm once every month to understand the The government said.
It adds, “They also organize Farmer Interest Group (Fig) level meetings every week to train farmers, understand the challenges faced by farmers, FPO functioning and marketing activities and maintain farmer diaries. Resources For the fee he is getting Rs 4500 per month for the mentioned activities.
The objective of the program is to realize the important role and contribution of women in agriculture and to further enhance the skills of rural women.
On an average, an Krishi Sakhi can earn around Rs 60,000 to Rs 80,000 in a year. The ministry has so far certified 34,000 Krishi Sakhis as para-extension workers out of 70,000.
Krishi Sakhi is a dimension under the 'Lakhpati Didi' program which aims to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, and Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) aims to transform rural India by empowering rural women as Krishi Sakhi by providing training and certification. should bring.Krishi Sakhis as para-extension workers. This certification course is in line with the objectives of the “Lakhpati Didi” programme.
Krishi Sakhis are selected as agricultural para-extension workers because they are trusted community resource persons and experienced farmers themselves. Their deep roots in farming communities ensure that they are welcomed and respected.
Krishi Sakhis are trained by professionals on various agricultural extension services for 56 days on various activities.It includes agroecological practices from land preparation to crop harvesting; Organization of seed banks and establishment and management of farmer field schools; Soil health, soil and moisture conservation practices; Integrated Farming System; Basics of Livestock Management; Preparation and use of bio-inputs and establishment of bio-input shops; Basic communication skills.
The government says Krishi Sakhis are undergoing refresher training with special focus on natural farming and soil health cards through DAY-NRLM agencies in coordination with MANAGE.
After training, Krishi Sakhis will give proficiency test. Those who qualify will be certified as para-extension workers and enabled to work under various schemes at fixed resource charges.
Currently, the Krishi Sakhi training program has been launched in phases in 12 states. In the first phase, women from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya will be trained as Krishi Sakhi.“At present 30 Krishi Sakhis are working as Local Resource Persons (LRP) under the scheme of MOVCDNER (Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region) to monitor the farming activities and provide information on the challenges faced by the farmers. We visit each farm once every month to understand the The government said.
It adds, “They also organize Farmer Interest Group (Fig) level meetings every week to train farmers, understand the challenges faced by farmers, FPO functioning and marketing activities and maintain farmer diaries. Resources For the fee he is getting Rs 4500 per month for the mentioned activities.
