Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP)

Project Details

Project Title : Socio-economic upliftment of tribal farmers through suitable agricultural enterprises integration in rice fallow pulse cropping system - A farmer participatory approach

Organisation :

Lead Organisation : ICAR-NIBSM, Raipur

Objectives :

1. To study the existing rice fallow pulse cropping system, livelihood pattern, problem identification, priority setting, information need, perceived constraint and socio-economic profiling of the resource poor farmers.

2. To augment the capacity building at field level for farmer-participatory research and extension in adoption and expansion of selected interventions on crop, livestock, horticulture and Natural Resource Management based enterprises.

3. To develop, establish and evaluate the sustainability of integrated livelihood generating farming models for resource poor rural farmers.

4. To evolve suitable up scalable farm technologies for women farmers to address drudgery reduction, income enhancement and livelihood security.

5. To develop and test the effectiveness of Educational Multimedia Training Modules (EMTMs) on biotic stress management technologies in rice fallow pulse cropping system.

Interventions :

S.No.	Category	Technology	Major interventions	No. of Farm families participated
1	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses production technologies	• Improved varieties of Lathyrus (Mahateora), Chick pea (JAKI 9218), Black gram (Azad - 03), Mustard (Indira Sarson) and Lentil (KLS - 218) varieties introduced in the rice fallow land. • Conservation agriculture through Happy Seeder and Aqua-ferti seed drill • Improved crop production practices like line sowing, seed treatment and biotic stress management practices demonstrated	180
2	Agriculture Science	Pest control through Pheromone trap	• Pheromone trap introduced and demonstrated • Pheromone trap installed in the Rice, Vegetables and Pulses field • Training conducted on proper handling and management of Pheromone trap and lure	57
3	Agriculture Science	Control of Rice Stem Borer by using Trichocards	• Trichocards introduced and demonstrated • Trichocards installed in the Rice field • Training conducted on proper handling and management of Trichocards	49
4	Agriculture Science	Yellow sticky trap for eco-friendly pest management	• Yellow sticky trap for eco-friendly pest management introduced and demonstrated • Awareness created on the use and importance of Yellow sticky trap for eco-friendly and low cost pest management	45
5	Agriculture Science	Pest control through Yellow Sticky Trap	• Yellow sticky trap introduced and demonstrated • Yellow sticky trap installed in the Vegetables and Pulses field • Training conducted on proper handling and management of trap	35
6	Agriculture Science	System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technology in rice cultivation.	Line sowing, Mechanical weed control, Participatory mode, Eco-friendly pest management technology, low cost and User-friendly technologies	2
7	Agriculture Science	Sowing of Rice Fallow Lathyrus using happy seeder and aqua-ferti seed drill	Rice-pulse cropping system, Participatory mode, Eco-friendly, low cost and User-friendly technologies	51
8	Agriculture Science	Seed treatment of rice seed	Crop based intervention	50
9	Agriculture Science	Rice insect-pest and disease management	Identification and management of insect-pest and diseases of rice crop	70
10	Agriculture Science	Plantation of fruit trees	Plantation of fruit trees on the field bunds	6
11	Agriculture Science	Scientific rice production	Mechanical harvesting of short duration drought tolerant rice	7
12	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses cropping	Sowing of lathyrus crop through Utera cropping	1
13	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses production technologies	Sowing of rice fallow pulses using conservation technology and improved variety	40
14	Agriculture Science	Hybrid seed production	Demonstration of the hybrid rice seed production	2
15	Agriculture Science	Scientific Rice Cultivation	Demonstrated improved high yielding rice varieties such as IR – 64, Chandrahasini, IGKV R-1, IGKV R-2, Indira Aerobic, Swarna, HMT, and Mahamaya and drought-tolerant short duration variety Indira Barani in this total 54 hectare covered and 76 tribal farm families benefited, farmers adopted line transplanting and the scientific package of practices.	76
16	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses	In Rabi, 42 hectares of rice fallow land were covered with rabi pulses and oilseeds like Lathyrus (Prateek and Mahateoda), Chickpea (Vaibhav and RVG- 201), and Mustard (CG Sarson and Pusa Mustard - 25). Seed treatment with fungicide and biofertilizers was demonstrated, happy seeder and aqua-ferti seed drill were used for the sowing of seeds as conservation technology, total 167 farmers benefited under this initiative.	167
17	Agriculture Science	Rice Cultivation	Demonstration of hybrid rice seed production and SRI technology	6
18	Agriculture Science	Rice Cultivation	Demonstration of scientific rice cultivation using improved and bio-fortified varieties	140
19	Agriculture Science	Rice Cultivation	Demonstrated seed treatment with fungicide	56
20	Agriculture Science	Maize Cultivation	Demonstration of scientific maize production technology	6
21	Agriculture Science	Rice Cultivation	Demonstration of mechanical weed management using Ambika Paddy Weeder	32
22	Agriculture Science	Rice Wheat Cultivation	Demonstration of trichocard for the eco-friendly pest management in rice, pulses and wheat crops.	70
23	Agriculture Science	Rice Cultivation	Training cum group discussion organized on the insect pest management of rice	42
24	Agriculture Science	Rice Cultivation	Training cum demonstration organized on the harvesting and post-harvest management of rice	26
25	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses production technologies	Demonstrated scientific cultivation of rice fallow pulses and oilseed crops using improved variety	46
26	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses production technologies	Line sowing of Chickpea and Lathyrus using Happy Seeder	6
27	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses production technologies	Demonstration of Utera cultivation of Lathyrus and Mustard	3
28	Agriculture Science	Wheat Cultivation	Demonstration of scientific wheat cultivation	5
29	Agriculture Science	Rice fallow pulses production technologies	Harvesting and post-harvest management of rabi pulses	18
30	Agriculture Science	Wheat Cultivation	Demonstration of harvesting and post-harvest management technology of wheat	8
31	Agriculture Science	Introduction and demonstration of Ragi millet cultivation.	. Improved variety - CG-Ragi-2 . Scientific package of practices for the cultivation of Ragi millet	4
32	Agriculture Science	Demonstration of the scientific sesame cultivation	. Scientific Package of Practices . Input Support	2
33	Agriculture Science	Demonstration of the plant protection measures in the summer rice farming	Plant protection measures in the summer rice	60
34	Agriculture Science	Demonstration and Scientific sesame farming	Scientific sesame farming	4
35	Animal Science	Scientific Goat Farming	• Sirohi, Jamnapari and Barbari breeds introduced. • Improved management practices demonstrated • Vaccination programme conducted • Breed improvement programme with desi goat breeds conducted • Low-cost Azolla production introduced for sustainable feed availability	83
36	Animal Science	Backyard Poultry Farming with Kadaknath breed	• Kadaknath breed introduced • Scientific farming practices demonstrated • Vaccination awareness programme conducted • Low-cost feed management practices demonstrated • Marketing linkages established	100
37	Animal Science	Establishment of Kadaknath Egg Hatchery Unit	• 04 Kadaknath Egg Hatchery unit established at tribal villages • More than 200 Kadaknath egg hatched in Hatchery Unit at Village level	125
38	Animal Science	Kadaknath poultry farming and hatching of Kadaknath eggs	•Integration of livestock components maximizing income •Participatory resource sharing •Participatory experiment and technology development •Evolving location specific models of technology options •Sustainable production and farming model	22
39	Animal Science	Goat farming with the improved breed (Sirohi, Jamanapari and Barbari)	•Integration of livestock components maximizing income •Participatory resource sharing •Participatory experiment and technology development •Evolving location-specific models of technology options	73
40	Animal Science	Fodder crop production in backyard	Fodder crop production for the goat and livestock	1
41	Animal Science	Kadaknath egg hatching	Hatching of Kadaknath eggs	2
42	Animal Science	Hatching of Kadaknath and Quail eggs at Village Hatchery Units	Established three Village Hatchery Units (VHUs) and provided training about the Hatching of Kadaknath and Quail eggs at the Hatchery and their management.	14
43	Animal Science	Kadaknath Farming	Hatching of Kadaknath, Quail and duck eggs at village hatchery units	8
44	Animal Science	Kadaknath Farming	Hatching of Kadaknath, Quail and duck eggs at village hatchery units	6
45	Animal Science	Scientific goat farming	Provided a low-cost goat shed to women SHG and demonstrated scientific goat farming practices	14
46	Animal Science	Kadaknath Farming	Inaugurated Kadaknath faming cum hatchery unit and provided Kadaknath and Quail chicks to women SHGs	34
47	Animal Science	Kadaknath Farming	Demonstration of backyard poultry farming with Kadaknath and Sonali breeds	2
48	Enterprise Based	Oyster Mushroom Production Technology	• Model Oyster Mushroom Production Units (MOMPUs) established • Hands on training programmes on Oyster Mushroom Production conducted • Scientific production and management practices demonstrated at farmers' door step • Marketing linkage established	40
49	Enterprise Based	Paddy straw mushroom production technology	•Recycling of farm waste •Participatory resource sharing •Participatory experiment and technology development •Evolving location-specific models of technology options •Involvement of rural youth and farm women	6
50	Enterprise Based	Agro processing	Processing of the turmeric in village Agro-processing Centre	1
51	Enterprise Based	Oyster mushroom production technology	Oyster Mushroom Production	2
52	Enterprise Based	Mushroom production	Demonstration of paddy straw mushroom production - 02 Unit	6
53	Enterprise Based	Mushroom production	Demonstration of Oyster mushroom production - 01 Unit	4
54	Enterprise Based	Processing and Value addition	Processing of paddy, turmeric and mustard at village Agro-processing Centre (APC) - 01 Unit	38
55	Entrepreneurship Module	Mushroom production	Oyster Mushroom production	2
56	Horticulture Science	Scientific Vegetable Production	Vegetable production established with promising IIHR hybrid varieties such as Tomato (Arka Rakshak) F1, Chilli (Arka Meghna) F1, Brinjal (Arka Anand) F1, Okra (Arka Anamika) TFL seeds and Arka Mega Seed Kit (Vegetable).	110
57	Horticulture Science	Nursery raising technology	• Pro - tray and rooting media like coco peat, perlite and compost introduced • Scientific nursery raising technology with improved vegetable seeds demonstrated • Mulching technique demonstrated • Hands on training on scientific nursery raising technology conducted	110
58	Horticulture Science	Low cost shade net house for healthy vegetable nursery raising.	• Low cost shade net house established and demonstrated • Good quality vegetable seed introduced • Pro tray and rooting media introduced	16
59	Horticulture Science	Introduction of disease resistant vegetable varieties	• Disease resistant vegetable varieties such as Tomato (Arka Rakshak) F1, Chilli (Arka Meghna) F1, Brinjal (Arka Anand) F1 and Okra (Arka Anamika) introduced • Training and demonstration on scientific production technology conducted	83
60	Horticulture Science	Nursery raising technique through different types of nursery bed	• Demonstration conducted on nursery bed preparation such as Raised, Flat and Sunken bed • Awareness created on season wise nursery bed preparation	59
61	Horticulture Science	Improving nutrition through home gardening	• Nutrition home garden established • Introduced improved vegetables seed kit from IIHR • Training conducted and awareness created	120
62	Horticulture Science	Scientific Pumpkin Production	Training conducted on the scientific pumpkin production during Kharif, the package of practices (PoP) explained, Training and demonstration provided on plant protection measures.	23
63	Horticulture Science	Trichoderma Viridi	Seed, root and soil treatments through Trichoderma were demonstrated for various vegetable crops and got positive response from vegetable growers	6
64	Horticulture Science	Scientific cauliflower production under the Poly house	•Hi-tech orientation •Effective utilization of available resource •Systematic involvement of farming inventory •Availability of quality planting materials	1
65	Horticulture Science	Scientific Chilli production under the Poly house	•Hi-tech orientation •Effective utilization of available resource •Systematic involvement of farming inventory •Availability of quality planting materials	1
66	Horticulture Science	Scientific Yard Long Bean production under the Shad net house	•Hi-tech orientation •Effective utilization of available resource •Availability of quality planting materials	1
67	Horticulture Science	Plantation of fruit trees	Plantation of fruit orchard with the variety of seasonal fruit crops	6
68	Horticulture Science	Scientific flower production	Scientific flower production under the polyhouse and open condition	4
69	Horticulture Science	Scientific vegetable production technologies	Distribution and demonstration of improved vegetable seeds/varieties	100
70	Horticulture Science	Small scale fruit production	Scientific papaya cultivation with improved variety and drip system	1
71	Horticulture Science	Small scale fruit production	Scientific papaya cultivation with improved variety and drip system	1
72	Horticulture Science	Flower cultivation	Scientific flower cultivation under the poly house and open condition	3
73	Horticulture Science	Nutritional kitchen garden production technologies	Demonstration of nutritional kitchen gardening through improved vegetable varieties	42
74	Horticulture Science	Hydroponics technology	Demonstration of Vegetable production under low-cost hydroponic unit	2
75	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstrated scientific nursery raising technology	49
76	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstration of home nutritional gardening using Arka mega seed kit	120
77	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Provided Tissue Culture banana plant to the farmers for backyard nutritional garden	38
78	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Promoted scientific turmeric cultivation using improved variety	52
79	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Provided improved fruit plant saplings to the farmer for the planting in field bunds and nutritional garden	34
80	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstration of the scientific tomato production under the low-cost polyhouse and shed net house	2
81	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstration of scientific pumpkin and Ash gourd production	49
82	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstration of the scientific vegetable cultivation with improved varieties.	68
83	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Introduction and demonstration of scientific onion cultivation with improved variety	14
84	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Provided trichocard for the eco-friendly pest management in the vegetable crops	67
85	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstration of Scientific bottle gourd cultivation in terrace garden	6
86	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Demonstration of scientific production of cucurbits crops	22
87	Horticulture Science	Vegetable Cultivation	Scientific cabbage cultivation under the shed net and open condition	6
88	ICT	Farmer Communication Centers (FCCs)	• FCCs established with Desktop Computer, Printer and Internet connectivity at tribal villages. • Showcased the crop production related literature • Established the Digital Library of recent agricultural technologies. • Video conferencing conducted	160
89	ICT	Agricultural Film Shows (AFSs)	• Established the film display unit of recent agricultural technologies at tribal villages. • Agricultural Film Shows organised during night times on recent agricultural technologies.	350
90	Mechanization and Marketing	Custom Hiring Center (CHCs)	• Custom Hiring Center (CHCs) established in the tribal villages • Variety of drudgery reduction farm implements introduced and demonstrated	60
91	Mechanization and Marketing	Line sowing of Rice fallow pulses by using Happy Seeder	• Happy Seeder introduced and demonstrated • Field demonstration conducted with various pulses crops such as Lathyrus, Chick pea, Lentil, Black gram and Mustard	180
92	Mechanization and Marketing	Sowing of Rabi pulses through Aqua-ferti seed drill	• Aqua-ferti seed drill introduced and demonstrated • Field demonstration conducted with various pulses crops such as Lathyrus, Chick pea, Lentil, Black gram and Mustard in low moisture area	40
93	Mechanization and Marketing	Seed treatment	• Seed treating drum introduced • Method demonstration on seed treatment conducted • Awareness created on seed treatment	151
94	Mechanization and Marketing	Line sowing of rice using Paddy Drum Seeder	• paddy Drum Seeder introduced and demonstrated • Package of practice on line sowing and scientific production technology explained	60
95	Mechanization and Marketing	Drudgery reduction through pedal operated paddy thresher	• Pedal operated paddy thresher introduced and demonstrated • Training conducted for tribal women farmers	40
96	Mechanization and Marketing	Pedal operated water pumping system	• Pedal operated low lift pump established and demonstrated	60
97	Mechanization and Marketing	Biyasi in rice crop using improved Biyasi Plough	• Improved Biyasi Plough introduced and demonstrated in direct seeded rice field at tribal villages • Awareness created among tribal farmers	60
98	Mechanization and Marketing	Mechanical weed control and drudgery reduction through paddy weeder	• Paddy weeder introduced and demonstrated in rice field at tribal villages • Encouraged tribal farmer for line sowing of rice crop • Drudgery reduction of women farmer through paddy weeder	70
99	Natural Resource Management	Low cost Azolla production	• Low cost Azolla production units established • Scientific production and management practices demonstrated	45
100	Natural Resource Management	Low-cost Azolla production	•Water and soil conservation measures •Common resource generation for conservation •Community approach	35
101	Natural Resource Management	Waste decomposer	Multiplication and application of waste decomposer culture	2
102	Natural Resource Management	Natural feed management	Azolla Production	5
103	Natural Resource Management	Waste Decomposer	Multiplication and application of waste decomposer to improve soil health	12
104	Natural Resource Management	azolla production for poultry feed	Demonstration of low-cost azolla production for poultry feed	6

Events :

S.No.	Organisation	Event	Objective	Target Group	Venue	Male Participated	Female Participated	Dated
1	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmer exposure visit cum educational tour	• To observe, understand and learn the various agricultural technologies • To enhance the knowledge and skills of the tribal farmers in the area of high – tech horticulture and latest agricultural technologies	Farmer	IGKVV, Raipur and ICAR-NIBSM Baronda, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	35	40	3/9/2017
2	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmers sensitization programme on selected interventions	• To create awareness among farmers about the Farmers FIRST Project and discussion about FFP interventions	Farmer	FFP Villages, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	70	25	1/16/2017
3	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmer - Scientist interface	• To interact with tribal farmers and learn about their present situation • To create awareness among farmers about the Farmer FIRST Programme	Farmer	FFP Village - Kharaha, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	55	63	1/19/2017
4	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Agricultural Film Shows	• To update the tribal farmer’s scientific knowledge based on different modern agricultural technologies.	Farmer	FFP Villages, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	155	102	3/16/2017
5	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Hands-on" training programme on Oyster Mushroom Production	• To provide firsthand knowledge and develop skill on Oyster Mushroom Production	Farmer	IGKVV, Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	22	29	3/25/2017
6	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmer - Scientist interface	• To interact with tribal farmers and understand their present agricultural practices and major biotic stress in their respective area • To create awareness among farmers about the biotic stress management in major crops. • To update the knowledge of farmers on biotic stress management and scientific agricultural practices	Farmer	ICAR-NIBSM Baronda, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	35	40	3/9/2017
7	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training on Low-cost Azolla production	• To provide knowledge and skill to tribal farm families on low-cost azolla production for sustainable feed availability • To establish the low-cost azolla production unit at tribal villages	Farmer	FFP Village - Kharri, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	22	13	8/7/2017
8	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Distribution of Goat at tribal villages	• To introduce improved goat breeds namely Jamunapari, Sirohi and Barbari in the remote tribal villages • To improvement of the income and livelihood through goat rearing • Improving the food, employment and livelihood security of rural people through goat farming	Farmer	FFP Villages, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	53	30	3/31/2017
9	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Distribution of Kadaknath Chicks to Tribal farmers	• To introduce the high value poultry breed breeds (Kadaknath) in the remote tribal villages • To improvement of the income and livelihood through Kadaknath farming • Improving the food, employment and livelihood security of rural people through Kadaknath farming	Farmer	FFP Villages, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	68	12	8/29/2017
10	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Demonstration and installation of Pheromone Traps in Rice field	• To introduce the pheromone at remote tribal villages • To create awareness on Eco – friendly and biological pest control practice • For monitoring and effective control of the rice yellow stem borer	Farmer	FFP Villages, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	37	7	9/24/2017
11	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Establishment of Farmer Communication Centers (FCCs)	• To connect the remote tribal village with modern agricultural technologies • To create the direct link between scientist and farmers. • To provide need based agricultural information, timely to farmers • To provide instant solution and guidance on plant protection and other agricultural issues	Farmer	FFP Village - Kharaha and Bakla, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	21	9	9/24/2017
12	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Hands-on" training programme on Oyster Mushroom Production	• To provide firsthand knowledge and develop skill on Oyster Mushroom Production • To create awareness among the farmers on utilization of paddy straw on Oyster Mushroom Production • To promote rural youth and farm women for Oyster Mushroom Production as secondary income source.	Farmer	FFP Village - Kharaha, Kasdol, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh	38	17	10/13/2017
13	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Demonstration of Rice Drum Seeder	1. To introduce the latest agriculture technology among rice growers 2. Drudgery reduction through Agriculture equipment	Farmer	FFP vilaage Kharri and Kurraha	21	6	12/22/2018
14	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmers Scientist Interface	To interact with tribal farmers and understand their present agricultural practices and FFP activities • To discuss about their participation and impact of various FFP activities.	Farmer	FFP vilaage Kharri and Bakla	55	17	1/18/2019
15	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Line sowing of pigeon pea through Bhoramdev Seed Drill	To demonstrate the low-cost drudgery reduction technology and to promote Good Agriculture Practices (GAP)	Farmer	FFP Village Kharri and Kharaha	22	4	6/29/2018
16	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Demonstration of seed treatment	To create awareness on seed treatment among tribal farmers and to prevent seed born disease	Farmer	FFP vilaage Kharri	17	8	6/3/2018
17	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Vaccination programme of goat and poultry	To create awareness among the tribal farmers about vaccination of livestock and poultry, and to prevent seasonal diseases	Farmer	FFP vilaage Kharri, Kharaha, Bamhani and Bakla	55	11	5/26/2018
18	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training on Low Cost Azolla production	To promote low-cost Azolla production for sustainable feed availability for poultry and livestock, and nutrient management in rice crops	Farmer	FFP village Bakla	16	7	4/5/2018
19	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Kisan gosthi on goat farming and breed improvement	To promote farmers for scientific goat farming and breed improvement	Farmer	Bakla village of Kasdol block, Balodabazar district	8	4	4/3/2019
20	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Field day on Linseed and Mustard production	To promote farmers for rice fallow pulses cropping	Farmer	Kharri, Kasdol, Balodabazar, CG	14	9	4/4/2019
21	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Demonstration of low cost Azolla production unit	To the availability of very good quality and cheap green fodder for cattle feed	Farmer	Kharri, Kasdol, Balodabazar,CG	8	8	4/6/2019
22	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Demonstration of low cost drip irrigation system and polymulching in shad net and poly house	To promote farmers for uses of new technologies in agriculture	Farm Women	Kharri, Kharha and Kurraha	10	12	4/7/2019
23	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training cum demonstration on the hatching of Kadaknath chicks at village hatchery unit	Hatching of Kadknath eggs through fully and semi-automated hatchery machines and complete the production cycle of scientific Kadaknath farming	Unemployed Youth	Kurraha, Kasdol, Balodabazar, CG	12	8	4/13/2019
24	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Establishment of custom hiring centre(CHC) & demonstration of drudgery reduction equipments	Availability of agricultural implements required for farmers	Farmer	Kurraha, Kasdol, CG	15	4	6/6/2018
25	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Awareness programme and distribution of the agricultural guidelines handouts of MoA&FW during the COVID-19 pandemic	To create awareness about the COVID-19 among the farm families	Farmer	Kharaha, Bamhani, Kharri, Kurraha and Bakla Village of Kasdol block, Balodabazar district	41	16	4/5/2020
26	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Identification and management of insect-pest and diseases	Identification and use of agrochemicals To create awareness on Eco – friendly pest and disease control practice	Farmer	Kasdol, Baloda Bazar	27	11	9/4/2020
27	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Kisan gosthi on goat farming	Group discussion on the cleanliness and management of goat and poultry shed	Farmer	Bakla, Bamhani and Kharaha	18	6	9/10/2020
28	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training on post harvest technology	Training programme on the post-harvest technology of Pumpkin and Ash gourd	Farmer	Kharri	10	4	9/18/2020
29	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmers scientist interface on occasion of “Mahila Kisan Diwas” through video conferencing	To promote farm women for the partition various agriculture practices	Farm Women	Kasdol, Baloda Bazar	4	10	10/15/2020
30	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training programme on Oyster Mushroom production technology	training for unemployment youth and women farmer	Unemployed Youth	Kasdol, Baloda Bazar	5	14	10/3/2020
31	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training cum demonstration of turmeric processing	To promote farmers for processing and packaging of turmeric	Farm Women	Kasdol, Balda Bazar	5	12	6/7/2021
32	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Demonstration cum group discussion on the post-harvest practices of summer rice	To promote post-harvest management practices	Farmer	FFP Villages, Kasdol	8	3	4/4/2021
33	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Farmers Scientist Interface organized on the occasion of World Soil Day	To create awareness about the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources	Farmer	FFP Villages Kasdol	13	0	12/5/2022
34	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Celebration of Farmer's Day and Swachhata Pakhwada at Farmer Communication Center (FCC), Kurraha, Kasdol	To foster awareness of cleanliness among farmers	Farmer	Farmer Communication Center (FCC), Kurraha, Kasdol	14	2	12/23/2023
35	ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management	Training on the Organic farming	Training cum demonstration on the Organic farming organized for the women SHGs	Self Help Group	Kurraha Village, Kasdol	0	20	4/4/2024