DCM Shriram Foundation has initiated a Soil Health Program to improve soil health and productivity in Hardoi & Lakhimpur Kheri Districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Soil health significantly impacts crop nutrition, yield and water consumption in irrigation. The Upjau Mati Pariyojana addresses soil organic carbon (SOC) challenges across 400 villages, where SOC levels range from 0.1% to 0.3% as against recommended 1%.
The program aims to enhance SOC via in-situ composting using manure and crop waste. Over three years, it aims to train 10,000 lead farmers as sustainability ambassadors, promoting composting practices. Entrepreneurs will also be trained to establish composting enterprises, fostering profitable soil health businesses. The initiative aims to support approximately 1,00,000 farmers by boosting SOC, enhancing farm resilience, and increasing crop yields.
The initiative not only tackles SOC challenges but also lays the groundwork for a thriving farming community.
DCM Shriram Foundation initiated the Krishi Udyam Pariyojana to address the significant disparity in terms of agri mechanization density as compared to national averages in Hardoi & Lakhimpur districts.
Recognizing the need to bridge this gap and empower farmers, DCM Shriram Foundation has launched its Krishi Udyam Pariyojana (Agri-Entrepreneurs Program). The key objective of this initiative is to link mechanization efforts with an entrepreneurship platform, creating a symbiotic ecosystem that fosters agricultural innovation and economic growth. This initiative centers on training and supporting Agri-Entrepreneurs (AEs) to manage mechanized services eectively, while also facilitating financing options through bank linkages. It aims to diversify farmers' income streams by integrating additional agri-initiatives like mushroom farming and dairying. Ultimately, by expanding services, the initiative seeks to enhance farmers' income and promote sustainability in agriculture.
