Krishi Sakhi Scheme: Krishi Sakhi is an ambitious scheme of UP government, promoting natural farming with Rs 2500 crore

Krishi Sakhi Scheme: The aim of the ‘Krishi Sakhi’ scheme launched by the central government is to improve and develop the agriculture sector. Under this, women farmers are given special training by Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Trained women are called ‘Krishi Sakhis’. These Krishi Sakhis make farmers aware about government schemes as well as give information about modern agricultural techniques.

The role of ‘Krishi Sakhis’ is going to be important in promoting natural farming by the Uttar Pradesh government. The state government has prepared a detailed plan for this. Under this scheme, an amount of more than Rs 2500 crore will be spent in the next two years. The main focus of the government is to encourage natural farming in Bundelkhand and Ganga coastal areas as well as areas around the tributaries of the Ganga. In this initiative, ‘Krishi Sakhis’ will play an important role, who will inspire farmers for organic farming.

Role and Training of Krishi Sakhis

According to this scheme of the government, ‘Krishi Sakhis’ will be appointed to make farmers aware and encourage them for natural farming. These Krishi Sakhis will be trained by the experts of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the district. After completing the training, they will be appointed and will be given a salary of Rs 5000 every month. They will be selected by a committee constituted at the district level.

Who are Krishi Sakhi?

The ‘Krishi Sakhi’ scheme launched by the Central Government aims to improve and develop the agriculture sector. Under this, women farmers are given special training by Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Trained women are called ‘Krishi Sakhi’. These Krishi Sakhis make farmers aware about government schemes as well as give information about modern agricultural techniques. More than 8000 Krishi Sakhis are already active in Uttar Pradesh.

How Many Krishi Sakhis Will Be Appointed?

The UP government has prepared to create about 1900 clusters for this scheme. 2 Krishi Sakhis will be appointed in each cluster, according to which a total of 4000 Krishi Sakhis will get employment in the state. However, before appointment, they will be given training in organic farming and only women who complete the training will be given this role.

How to Register for Krishi Sakhi?

If a woman wants to become a Krishi Sakhi, she can apply in the following ways:

Offline Application: Application can be made by contacting the nearest Agriculture Department office.

Online Application: Registration can be done by visiting the official website www.manage.gov.in/KrishiSakhi/Login.aspx.

During registration, the applicant has to fill his name, address, bank account information and other required documents correctly.

In Which Areas Will Natural Farming Be Done?

Natural farming is already being done in Jhansi, Lalitpur, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda and Chitrakoot districts of Bundelkhand. Now the government aims to establish two ‘Bio Input Research Centers’ in each district, so that organic farming can be promoted further.

Why Is Organic Farming Needed In UP?

The quality of soil in Uttar Pradesh is continuously deteriorating, in which the amount of heavy metals is increasing. Apart from this, the fertility of the land is decreasing due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In view of these problems, the government is motivating farmers for chemical-free farming.

Advantages of Natural Farming

The fertility of the soil increases.

Dependence on chemical fertilizers reduces, which reduces costs.

The quality of crops and the amount of nutrients increases.

Environmental pollution reduces.

The income of farmers increases.