Kudumbashree is cultivating 20,647 hectares of land in the state. This amount of land is being cultivated by 4,32,667 women of 94,594 farmer groups comprising NHG members. Paddy, various types of vegetables and fruits are the main crops. In addition, small grains (millets), herbs and watermelon are also cultivated depending on the season. Kudumbashree has made remarkable progress in the field of agriculture in the last nine years through sustainable farming. This achievement is due to the expansion of agriculture to more areas by developing diverse income-generating projects. With the availability of good income, more farmers have entered this field.
Kudumbashree is implementing several projects to find better livelihoods and increase income from agriculture and allied sectors. 855 Jaivika Plant Nurseries that produce quality seedlings and seeds to consumers and 135 Nature's Fresh Kiosks to provide quality fruits and vegetables are operating in the state. Another project is the formation of producer groups. 880 have been formed in this regard. By collecting, diversifying and marketing agricultural produce, 17,600 members are able to ensure good income generation. In addition, 4,097 agricultural enterprises, 75 integrated farming clusters, small, medium and smart scale value added units, bio pharmacy units and green carpet units are also functioning.
Kudumbashree also implements various agricultural projects such as Punarjeevanam-Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme, Drone Didi, 'Nirappolima' and 'Onakani' targeting the Onam market. There are also 30.3 lakh agricultural nutrition gardens in the state as part of the cultivation and production of nutritious vegetables and fruits required by NHG families at home.
Kudumbashree women have also entered into agricultural methods using technology. As part of the Agro-Ecological Practices Project, training was given to 5,72,167 women farmers. Drone training was also provided as part of smart farming, which was a new step in the agricultural sector. In addition, the K-Agri Business Nest project was also launched to provide agricultural entrepreneurship training to college students. Kudumbashree has also acquired about 180 new technologies for things including increasing agricultural production and marketing. This will also be very helpful for farmers.
Farmers have also benefited from the sale of their produce. Last Onam, vegetable cultivation was done on 6,797 acres as part of the 'Onakani' scheme. An income of Rs. 7.8 crores was received from the sale of agricultural produce.Flower cultivation done on 1,281 acres through the 'Nirappolima' scheme implemented in connection with Onam also yielded good income for the farmers. Rs. 2.98 crores was received from this.
Kudumbashree is implementing several projects to find better livelihoods and increase income from agriculture and allied sectors. 855 Jaivika Plant Nurseries that produce quality seedlings and seeds to consumers and 135 Nature's Fresh Kiosks to provide quality fruits and vegetables are operating in the state. Another project is the formation of producer groups. 880 have been formed in this regard. By collecting, diversifying and marketing agricultural produce, 17,600 members are able to ensure good income generation. In addition, 4,097 agricultural enterprises, 75 integrated farming clusters, small, medium and smart scale value added units, bio pharmacy units and green carpet units are also functioning.
Kudumbashree also implements various agricultural projects such as Punarjeevanam-Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme, Drone Didi, 'Nirappolima' and 'Onakani' targeting the Onam market. There are also 30.3 lakh agricultural nutrition gardens in the state as part of the cultivation and production of nutritious vegetables and fruits required by NHG families at home.
Kudumbashree women have also entered into agricultural methods using technology. As part of the Agro-Ecological Practices Project, training was given to 5,72,167 women farmers. Drone training was also provided as part of smart farming, which was a new step in the agricultural sector. In addition, the K-Agri Business Nest project was also launched to provide agricultural entrepreneurship training to college students. Kudumbashree has also acquired about 180 new technologies for things including increasing agricultural production and marketing. This will also be very helpful for farmers.
Farmers have also benefited from the sale of their produce. Last Onam, vegetable cultivation was done on 6,797 acres as part of the 'Onakani' scheme. An income of Rs. 7.8 crores was received from the sale of agricultural produce.Flower cultivation done on 1,281 acres through the 'Nirappolima' scheme implemented in connection with Onam also yielded good income for the farmers. Rs. 2.98 crores was received from this.
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20,647 hectares of land under cultivation: Kudumbashree with income-generating projects in agricultural sector, Livelihood provided to 4.32 lakh NHG women through various projects