Samman 2024 : Jitendra Kumar Bhargava: A pioneer farmer in the field of natural and organic farming

Jitendra Kumar Bhargava, a resident of Bankhedi village in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, has made a significant contribution in the field of natural and organic farming. Born on 13 June 1974, Jitendra has set a new example by adopting environmentally friendly organic farming along with traditional farming. His farming model is not only beneficial for the environment, but is also inspiring for increasing the income of farmers and improving the quality of produce.

Model of organic and natural farming

Jitendra Kumar Bhargava has developed a unique model by combining natural and organic methods in his farming. The main aspects of his farming are as follows:

1. Organic farming

– Cow dung manure and cow urine:

Adopted an alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides by using organic manure and cow urine in the fields.

– Crop residues and natural minerals:

Use of crop residues and natural minerals for organic manure.

– Beneficial for health and environment:

Organic production is not only beneficial for human health, but it also improves soil fertility and water quality.

2. Natural Farming
– Use of natural resources:
Manufacture of fertilizers and pesticides from natural resources with minimal use of chemicals in farming.
– Increasing water holding capacity of land:
Improved water holding capacity of land with organic manure.
– Low cost, more profit:
Increase in farmers’ income by reducing production cost.

Honors and achievements

Jitendra Kumar Bhargava’s contribution has been appreciated by many institutions in the field of agriculture. His major achievements and honors are as follows:
1. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Govind Nagar (Narmada Puram):
– Honored for commendable contribution in natural and organic farming.
2. Bhau Saheb Bhuskote Smriti Lok Nyas Samman:
– For seed production and Sriannan production work.

3. Honors by Senior Scientist and Deputy Director Agriculture:

– Special honor for organic and natural farming at Narmada Puram on 7 March 2024.

Farming Features

– Land holding:

Jitendra, who is farming in 1-5 acres of land, has presented a successful model of organic farming for small farmers.

– Low cost and high quality:

Due to the method of organic farming, there was a reduction in the cost of production and improvement in the quality of the produce.

– International demand:

The demand for organic products is increasing in the international market, which is giving more profit to the farmers.

Benefits of government schemes

Jitendra Kumar Bhargava has not yet taken advantage of any government scheme. He has made farming successful with his hard work and innovation.

Future plans

1. Processing and marketing of organic products:

– Branding of organic products and increasing their availability in the market.

2. Training to farmers:

– Informing other farmers about the benefits and techniques of organic and natural farming. 3. Awareness in villages:

– To protect the environment by encouraging organic farming at the rural level.

Jitendra’s contribution: An inspiration

This effort of Jitendra Kumar Bhargava is not only important towards environmental protection, but it is also a big step towards improving the income and health of farmers.

– His hard work and dedication is an inspiration for other farmers.

– His achievements in organic and natural farming prove that a better future can be built through innovation and sustainable development in agriculture.

The thinking and efforts of farmers like Jitendra Kumar Bhargava are giving a new direction to the future of Indian agriculture. His farming model shows that even with small resources, farmers can bring big changes with their hard work.