FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAME

 

INTRODUCTION

Farmer empowerment has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s agricultural strategy. With nearly

two-thirds of the population living in rural areas and almost half dependent on agriculture for their

livelihoods, strengthening the skills and capacities of farmers is essential for inclusive and sustainable

growth. The challenges faced by farmers today go beyond access to credit or inputs; they include

adapting to climate variability, managing soil health, embracing mechanization, and securing better

market opportunities.

 

Recognising this, the Government of India has placed skill development and training at the centre of

its rural development agenda. Over the past decade, a range of programmes have been launched to

equip farmers with practical knowledge, vocational skills, and exposure to modern technologies. These initiatives seek to ensure that farmers are not just cultivators but also innovators, decision-makers, and

active contributors to the agri-value chain.

 

Institutions such as Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and schemes like Agricultural Technology

Management Agency (ATMA), Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY), Sub-Mission on Agricultural

Mechanization (SMAM), and The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) have built strong

training platforms, while sector-specific interventions in horticulture, livestock, soil management, and

food processing are integrating skilling into their frameworks. Collectively, these efforts underline a clear

vision: empowering farmers through skill enhancement is vital to boosting productivity, raising incomes,

and building a resilient agricultural sector.

 

Building Institutional Platforms for Farmer Training

 

Looking at the core of reality we have decided to contribute in the farmer welfare and village

empowerment by providing different nessesory trainings for farmer welfare at our Gram Panchayat

center. We have associated “SAAVED FOUNDATION” for these trainings. SAAVED FOUNDATION is working in

farmer welfare and devlopment progrrame from last 5 years and created impact in many peopels life.