The Samekit Birsa Gram Vikas Yojana – Sah-Krishak Pathshala initiative in Govindpur, Dhanbad, is a concerted effort towards rural development and agricultural education under the aegis of the Birsa Gram Vikas Yojana. This project aims to uplift rural communities, enhance agricultural productivity, and promote sustainable livelihoods through the establishment of farmer schools in the region.

Objectives:

1. Empowering Farmers: The primary objective of the Sah-Krishak Pathshala is to empower farmers with knowledge, skills, and resources to improve agricultural practices, enhance crop yields, and increase income generation.
2. Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: Through training sessions, demonstrations, and field visits, the project seeks to promote sustainable agricultural practices, including organic farming, water conservation, and soil health management.
3. Capacity Building: Farmer schools serve as platforms for capacity building, enabling farmers to adopt modern techniques, utilize technology, and access market information to make informed decisions and optimize agricultural production.
4. Community Engagement: The project fosters community participation and collaboration, encouraging farmers to share experiences, learn from each other, and collectively address challenges related to agriculture and rural development.

Key Features:

1. Curriculum Development: The Sah-Krishak Pathshala curriculum is tailored to the specific needs and priorities of local farmers, covering topics such as crop cultivation, pest management, irrigation methods, and post-harvest management.
2. Practical Learning: Hands-on training sessions, field demonstrations, and exposure visits to successful agricultural models provide farmers with practical insights and skills applicable to their own farms.
3. Expert Guidance: Agricultural experts, extension officers, and resource persons are engaged to deliver specialized training sessions, offer technical advice, and provide mentoring support to farmers throughout the program.
4. Market Linkages: Farmer schools facilitate linkages with markets, agribusinesses, and government schemes, enabling farmers to access markets, value-added opportunities, and financial support for agricultural investments.

Implementation:

The Samekit Birsa Gram Vikas Yojana – Sah-Krishak Pathshala is implemented through collaboration between government agencies, agricultural extension services, local NGOs, and farmer cooperatives. These stakeholders work together to organize training programs, establish demonstration plots, and monitor the progress and impact of the initiative.