Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme:
The Prime Minister of India granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP).
- Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program aims to transform rural India through the empowerment of rural women as Krishi Sakhi, by imparting training and certification of Krishi Sakhis as Para-extension Workers.
- This certification course also aligns with the objectives of the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ Program.
- Krishi Sakhis have already been trained on various extension service
- Agro-Ecological Practices: From land preparation to harvest.
- Organizing Farmer Field Schools: Facilitating practical learning sessions for farmers.
- Seed Banks: Establishment and management.
- Soil Health and Conservation: Techniques for maintaining soil health and moisture.
- Integrated Farming Systems: Combining various farming practices for sustainability.
- Livestock Management: Basic management practices for livestock.
- Bio Inputs: Preparation, use, and establishment of bio-input shops.
- Communication Skills: Essential skills for effective communication with farmers.
- These Krishi Sakhis are undergoing refresher training with a special focus on Natural Farming and Soil Health Card through DAY-NRLM agencies in coordination with MANAGE.
- Krishi Sakhi Training Program has been rolled out in 12 states in Phase – 1: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
