Sustainable Agriculture

In the agriculture sector focus has been on improving the yield of paddy, pulses and oilseeds. In 24 hectares, improved variety of paddy was sown using the SRI technique and farmers were trained in the SRI method of paddy cultivation. Propagation of pulses, maize and oilseeds were done in collaboration with the agriculture department wherein sunflower and maize were cultivated. In 76 hectares, horticulture plants – mango, sapota and cashew have been planted this year wherein SHG members raised nurseries of grafted mango and supplied to the villages in the surrounding areas. 

Sidhu-Kanhu Alpsankhyak Vikas Samitee also facilitated horticulture support under the Integrated Tribal Development Programme in Nala and Kundahit Block of Jamtara District through linkage with the Horticulture department.