ANNUAL REPORT

2012-13

Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan Muslim Nagar, Daltonganj , Palamu () e-mail – [email protected] Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 2

PREFACE

Our initiatives for holistic development of marginalized farmers continued this year o through various activities like mass awareness generation on new technology in agriculture practice,, capacity building of farmers leadership development, livelihood promotion .through SRI, linkage with agriculture department.

There is wide potential of paddy cultivation through SRI and it may be promoted as alternative source of livelihood in addition to other sources. The falls in rain shadow area and rain fall is decreasing day by day and in situation SRI has a potential to be adopted by the farmers. It requires awareness generation, motivation, technological support, and continuous follow up..

Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikash Sansthan has taken initiatives with the support of agriculture department to promote SRI in all the blocks of district. The organization is familiar with the farmers, their livelihood sources, extent of risk factors, and other responsible factors. The organization has started intervention to introduce new cultivation technique with the help of agriculture department and ATMA.

The Kharif paddy has been strengthened both through adopting scientific method of paddy cultivations and SRI. Steps involved in SRI has been followed to get the optimum yield and under the scientific paddy cultivation, care has been taken to ensure seed replacement, proper nursery raising, transplantation and application of required basal fertilizer doses, which basically means a strong implementation of the Package of Practice. (Pop)

It is noticed that the focused inputs and technological changes envisaged in improved agricultural practices has resulted the households increased food security period. The role of Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikash Sansthan on promoting community based programmes is related to Child rights, Women empowerment, livelihood enhancement, land & water management is praiseworthy. It has successfully practiced combined activism, community sensitization, mobilization, grassroots awareness, CBOs networking, for integrated development of the socially backward, deprived & weaker sections of the society. Focusing on Dalit, tribal farmers Children & Women Rights through creation of awareness on constitutional fundamental rights, education, rights to health, livelihood opportunities generation, linkage with social security schemes, linkage agricultural promotion, technical support and capacity building programmed for the targeted grouts are the key activities continued through out the year.

We are grateful to all our supporters, our donors ATMA, horticulture department, PHED, our well wishers,, and co travelers for their continuous moral and financial support without which we would not be able to step forward. Secretary Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 3

OUR VALUES The organization is based on the ideologies of people centered development through village self governance by decentralizing the rights and responsibilities through people empowerment by capacitating them so as to realize and exercise their rights and potentialities in establishing a caste-less, religion-less, secular and democratic society, based on equality, brotherhood, solidarity and socio economic justice, the modern peaceful constructive and progressive society of the Nation.

MISSION To act as a bridge to uphold the human dignity based on the values of equality, self-reliance and free from exploitation through a process of empowerment

VISION To build a just and developing society and to create an environment of poor and marginalized community with equality, love peace and social justice

Objectives • To plan and implement all the relevant programs and activities for integrated and holistic development of vulnerable, weaker and excluded community including minorities, women, children and disabled. • To promote equal opportunities for livelihood , education and health and to ensure basic human rights through capacity building and process of empowerment in all dimensions • To exercise innovative ideas, technical advancement of traditional occupation, skill development , technology transfer for natural resource management, agriculture promotion for employment generation and poverty reduction. • To Organize and capacitate them to achieve their social, economical, cultural and secular society based on equality, brotherhood, solidarity, peace and justice. • To create the environment for ensuring basic fundamental rights specific to education, health, livelihood and sustainable development for children, women, Dalit and tribal. Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 4

Organ-gram

General Body

Executive Body

Research and project Executive Director Consultant development

Finance Person Project Coordinator Computer Section

Village Animator Village Animator Village Animator

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WORKING AREA Coverage Area of Operation

State Block Villages

Jharkhand Palamau Sangbar, Babudumi, Akhurididri, Goradihtoli

Satbarwa Sehra, Bohita

Tarhasi Sildiliya kala, Parsawan, Gurha

Manatu Tetar, Nawdiha, Ghaghri, Jaspur

Paton Baidakala, Kuwarbandh, Manjhauli, Sadma

Pandwa Chechauri, Teliyahi, Basu, Lohri

Nawabazar Patariya, Malahtoli, Saraona, Damaro

Hariharganj Bijniwar, Khadgpur, Semarwar, Dhakkala

Medininagar Bakhari, Rajwadih, Jamune, Pokharaha

Panki Salgas, Sagalim, Sorath, Nawadih

Husainabad Rapur, Sarhu, Dewari, Kurmipur

Mohammadganj Tarkauri, Bhali, Latpauli

Chainpur Chapur, Rabda, Nenuakhura

Chhatarpur Arar, Kaual, Chhatarpur, Machihani

Hariharganj Bijniwar, Khadgpur, Semarwar, Dhakkala

Bishrampur Ghasidag, Bhagmanwa, Gurhakala, Nauwgarh

Pandu Neura, Ratnag, Kajrukala, Guasarai

Untari Road Laharbanjari, Untari Road

Naudiha Bazar Bara, Jharha, Mayapur, Khatwatiya

Pipara Sakardilpa, Dhawtar, Tandwa, Chalparwa

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GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF INTERVENTION

Map of Blocks • Lesliganj • Paton • Tarhasi • • Satbarwa • Pandwa • Hariharganj • Manatu • Panki • Nawabazar • Haidarnagar • Husainabad • Mohamadganj • Chainpur • Chhatarpur • Bishrampur • Pandu • Untari road • bazaar • Pipara Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 7

THEMATIC ISSUES COVERED DURING THE YEAR 2011-2012 1. Drought Mitigation 2. Livelihood Promotion through scientific agriculture practice, SRI 3. Elimination of Child Right, 4. Education & Health awareness 5. Vocational training and income generation program 6. Health hygiene and Total sanitation

IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES 2011-12 Aids Awareness and Control Program People residing in rural area often faces the problems of health facility, PHC are not available everywhere and health animators are also not available in the centers. Women and children are most affected amd they have to go to 20-25 K.M. to avail the facility. The role of public health is to assure that effective prevention and treatment interventions are accessible to people and they are applied efficiently. Essentially, public health is defined as the application of science to improve health of a certain community or a population. In the 21 st century, public health system faces formidable challenges as a result of increasing globalization, urbanization, economic imbalances and changing social structure.

Health Awareness Campaign was organized from 11th May to 18 th May 2012. The area is very remote and lack of medical facilities with in the vicinity. Besides, due to poverty the target community is unable to afford the medical expenses. In view of the fact, Three medical camps were organized at Panchayat Bhawan, Tarhasi, Pandu and Naudiha Bazar having the villagers to know the primary diseases, awareness on the prevailing diseases in the area and refer the major cases like AID/ HIV to the nearest Government hospitals. Information regarding precautionary measures from AIDs, primary identification, reason of the diseases, primary care and roles of Jharkhand Aids Control society were provided to the villagers. In this context hand notes, folders were distributed among the villagers. The area is very remote and lack of medical facilities with in the vicinity. Besides, due to poverty the target community are unable to afford the medical expenses. In view of the fact, two medical camps were organized for villagers to know the primary diseases, awareness on the prevailing diseases in the area and refer the major cases like AID/ HIV to the nearest Government hospitals. Information regarding precautionary measures from AIDs, primary identification, reason of the diseases, primary care and roles of Jharkhand Aids Control society were provided to the villagers. In this context hand notes, folders were distributed among the villagers.

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Woman Empowerment The organization is also concerned with gender equity and it has taken initiatives for ensuring women rights and entitlements... Among all the social issues, gender has gained primacy in recent discourses on social analysis because of its spread and effects. Gender inequality is pervasive in various layers of social existence as its tentacles are spread across various segments of society. Women who constitute half of the population has been subjected to the tyranny and oppression of a patriarchal order for centuries and in fact, most of them are suffering from the same fate even today. All through the ages, women have contributed immensely to the enrichment of culture and progress of civilization without getting due recognition for their contribution. Progress of a nation can be measured by the progress of its women folk. Considering the role and importance of women in the society we continued our efforts for the strengthening women more specific leadership development. so that they may be able to get their rights

Formation of self help groups 76 SHG have been newly formed during the year now existing no. of women S.H.G in our different project area is 559 having 5639 members have been liked with banks SJRY. The S.H.G. is saving money regularly. A significant no. of S.H.G has been graded and has got loans for Poultry, Piggery, Dairy, Vegetable Cultivation, Goat Rearing etc. We organize regular meeting with S.H.Gs in which discussions are made on gender issues, need of saving, B.P.L provisions, status of PDS, ICDS, education of children, health and role of PRI in community development. For the strengthening and to make more effective clusters of S.H.Gs at Panki, Lesliganj and Pandwa Paton have been developed. The members of women federation and clusters actively participate in village and community developmental activities. They are participating in Gram Sabha SHG members are participating in implementation of govt. programs such as running of PDS, ICDS monitoring, monitoring of govt. schools, co-ordination with Sahia, ANM. SHGs at Lesliganj ,Panki,block have been awarded to run PDS, women federation members at Lesliganj block have been awarded govt. works like road construction, culvert construction etc.

Environmental awareness The Programme was organized between 5th June 2012 and 15 February 2013 in target villages of Tarhasi, Panki, Satbarwa, Nawabazar. Cutting of forest wood and trees is a common offence in surrounding forest area and most of the villagers are dependent upon the wood fuel available in the forest therefore they are engaged in cutting wood from the forest. Villagers were motivated to protect the surrounding forest and to plant fruit & timber value trees for their benefits. Village level meetings, wall writings were done during the program to aware the villagers. Villagers of target area are protecting their forest and getting the benefits from minor forest products at the same time they are planting & protecting fruit trees for their benefits. School children were also participated in the program.Forest protection committee haveformed in the villages to solve the issue.

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Child Labour Elimination and enrolment Campaign In spite of availability of Government school in the target area nearly 30-40% children are out of school and they are engaged in domestic work. Child labour elimination and awareness campaign was organized from 20-25 April 2012 in all the target villages. During campaign meetings with parents village education committee, Government teachers, consultation with non school going children were organized. Status of attendance in school meal day meal, study materials, games and sports materials, coordination between village education committee and teachers, parents were discussed during the meeting in all the villages. Lists of non school children were submitted to teachers. Other than education, awareness on health issues and facilities available in ICDS, health centers, was generated among the children and parents. Again enrolment campaign was organized from 25-30 March 2013 in all the target villages.. Lists of 347 non school children were submitted to teachers. Other than education, awareness on health issues and facilities available in ICDS, health centers, was generated among the children and parents. Hand notes on CLPRA act was also developed and distributed among the parents

School Jodo Abhiyan School Chalein Hum Abhiyan was organized between 12-15 July 2012 by the Serve Shiksha Abhiyan in which the project implementing team participated to make it successful. During the Abhiyan non school going children were identified and enrolled in the nearby school. In this context children rally, consultation with parents, cultural activities, reception and meeting were organized. 240 non school children were enrolled in target villages .

Follow- up of Farm school Farm school has already been developed at Tarhasi block headquarters for Agricultural support and training for farmers. The participant farmers get important information through this set up.They are made aware of benefits of organic farming and scientific agriculture. Cultivation of Traditional crops is not so cost effective and hence not beneficial for the farmers. In Palamau farmers prefer to migrate rather than investing in agriculture practice. There is wide potential of vegetable cultivation, medicinal plants for income generation. Demand of organic products is also increasing in recent years. Organic farming may certainly their yield and income and in addition the fertility status of soil will increased with the application of organic manure. For awareness generation and technical sup[port the training was organized for farmers residing in remote villages. Methodology of organic farming, vermin compost, natural pesticide, insecticide, adverse effect and application of chemical fertilizer were also discussed in the farm school.. All the information regarding SRI,SWI, seed, fertilizers, pesticides, nursery raising, land and water management, weed management, mixed cropping, was provided in the farm schools. Training of farmers on kharif crops The training was organised on 26 th July at Panki for 96 farmers Crop production in Palamu being marginal,it is very low in comparison to national average due to drought possesses many problems. Irrigation facilities available in the district are limited and therefore, when droughts occur, they cause partial or complete crop failure. In Palamu district droughts occurred in every three consecutive years putting short of food availability. The land of Palamu district is sloppy facing the problems of conserving soil moisture . For growing crops it is of very great importance in the extensive region of low and uncertain rainfall.To mitigate the adverse effect of drought steps were taken to trap surface flowing Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 10 water in artificial reservoirs like construction of lift irrigation, Pond, Ahar, dug well, etc. and renovation of old irrigation structures so that it can be fruitfully used for irrigation during rainless period to meet the water need of crops. Simultaneously land leveling, bunding etc. were also accomplished for the conservation of soil and water. These works are being undertaken in MNREGA. These works are being included in micro planning of Gram Panchayat.

Cultivation of Rabi Crops 355.38 acre of land in 18 villages was covered for Rabi Crops in which potato, wheat, gram, red gram, barley, chili, maize were cultivated. The farmers were motivated to utilize the land properly for maximum utilization of their land he farmers have been linked to agriculture department/ATMA Through this practice we have been able to achieve our objectives significantly. There was severe drought during current reporting period. Like past few years it was expected huge seasonal migration but due to our efforts to motivate the farmers for adopting rain fed crops like oil seeds and pulses we were able to mitigate the adverse defect of drought resulting no increase in migration rate.Due to construction of Water Harvesting structures under MNREGA the irrigated area has increased and with the availability of assured irrigation target groups are inclined towards vegetable cultivation. SWI Practice . As we have practiced SRI last year and farmers were very much interested toadoptthe same methods for wheat cultivation. Through regular meetings farmers were selected for wheat cultivation through SWI. 210 farmers were finally adopted SWI in 42 villages. Farmers were suppor4ted in seed treatment, nursery raising, transplantation, and harvesting the crops.

Capacity Building Training of Farmers The district Palamau fall in drought prone area where occurrence of drought is a regular phenomenon. However average rainfall this year is only 850 mm which is partially suitable for paddy cultivation but due to undulating nature of land most of the rain water run off. Due to this factor average productivity of paddy is low and farmers always face the problems of food insecurity. In this situation traditional method of rice cultivation is not fruitful. Most of the farmers are aware of the SRI (Systenm of Rice Intensification),SWI(System of wheat Intensification) which has been already adopted by farmers in Palamu district. The climatic situation, nature of land and soil SRI is very much suitable for Palamu along with farmers of Palamau and . Government is also promoting this method through agriculture departments, ATMA, Birsa Agricultural University. But many farmers residing in remote areas have no approach to district level authority and departments. To make the farmers aware and providing technical support training on SRI, SWI was centrally organized for farmers before rainy season and during crop cultivation. The main features of this method are that it requires low expenditure and results in high productivity. During the training various topics were covered such as selection of land, selection of seed, seed selection nursery raising, method of sowing , drain of water ,water management, use of compost, use of pesticide, pest control ,use of cono –bidder, cost analysis. During the training it was felt that farers are very curious and want to adopt it as experimental basis. Training on system of rice intensification for the farmers was conducted and active farmers participated. Some of the farmers showed the interest in adopting the technique in the coming season. Beside covering the SRI technique, sustainable agriculture methods were also taught to the farmers. Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 11

Demonstration on Mixed Cropping & Nursery Bed for Tomato, Chili. Demonstration on arhar and maize mixed cropping plus nursery bed preparation for tomato was conducted on 9.07.2012at Tarhasi in which 24 participants learnt about mixed cropping and nursery bed preparation. Their interest towards cultivation increased by observing crop demonstration. Their interest towards mixedcroping increased. They were motivated by seeing demonstration. A earthen map of mixed crop and watershed were demonstrated in one block Tarhasi which were very inspiring to the participants .

Vermin Compost Pit Demonstration Manuring practice influences the productivity of soils and crop yields obtained from them. The soils of target area are poor in organic matter content. Manures are added mainly to improve the physical condition of the soil, to replenish and keep up its humus status, to maintain the optimum conditions for the activities of soil microorganisms and make good a small part of the plant nutrients removed by crops. They, thus, supply practically all the elements of fertility which crops require, though not in adequate proportions. During current reporting period 56 Vermi Compost Pits were demonstrated in the 33 villages.

Total Sanitation Campaign and construction of low cost latrine Government agency like PHED is also implementing Water and sanitation program for rural area but due to lack of awareness people are not being benefited by the program, we are facilitating safe drinking water and Eco-sanitation in the villages. Provision of water testing, contamination of water and its component, water purification methods, cleanliness at water resources, proper sanitation, and community responsibility for WATSAN were discussed in the training program. Total sanitation campaign was organized in villages of Panki Manatu Tarhasi to make the villagers aware of the total sanitation program of Government through which PHED is providing ECOSAN, Pit toilets on subsidy basis. Villagers were also made aware about the harmful impact of open defecation, water sanitation and health issues, precaution hygienic materials, garbage management. Each beneficiary was supported Rs.2500/- for construction of latrines. Villagers were made aware of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan. Pamphlets were developed and distribute among the villagers

Construction of Threshing floor

Generally farmers in Palamu district farmers grow paddy crops and process it in their fields and face a lot of problems and impurities like stone granules mix with crops therefore farmers do not get proper value of their product. On the other hand they have no fixed place to process the crop, therefore it was felt that farmers should be supported to construct a threshing floor to meet the problems.. In this context 50 threshing floor were constructed in all the target villages with the technical and financial support of Agriculture departmentFarmers were financially supported for construction of threshing floor for agricultural activities. The size of the floor is 30ft.x20ft x2.5ft. Farmers in Manatu, Pandawa, Lesligamj, Tarhasi, Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 12

Panki,Medininagar were linked to the schemes and they constructed threshing floor by Government subsidy worth Rs.32800/= i.e. 50% of the total cost and the rest of the cost was shared by the farmers itself All the farmers are utilizing the threshing floor and providing space to other farmers . .

Promotion of SRI method Food production in Jharkhand is less than the national average production due to drought situation and other agricultural problems. Irrigation facilities available in Jharkhand are limited and therefore, when droughts occur, they cause partial or complete crop failure. In Palamu district droughts occurred in consecutive years putting great strain on food availability.The problem of conserving soil and moisture is of very great importance in the extensive region of low and uncertain rain fall .To mitigate the adverse effect of drought steps were taken to trap surface flowing water in artificial reservoirs like construction of lift irrigation, Pond, Ahar, dug well, etc. and renovation of old irrigation structures so that it can be fruitfully used for irrigation during rainless period to meet the water need of crops. Simultaneously land leveling, bunding etc. were also accomplished for the conservation of soil and water. In Palamu region paddy is generally transplanted in the puddled soil. Puddling disperses the soil and reduces percolation losses. It also helps to control weeds and create conditions of better nutrition. Water resources are limited in this region. Paddy cultivation by "System Rice Intensification" has been introduced in the target area by us. In this system land is only saturated. Only 2 kg of seeds is required for one acre where in traditional method 35 kg. of seeds is required. Before sowing seeds are treated with Bavestine fungicide to prevent from fungal diseases. Seedling of 08-12 days age is transplanted in place of 25 days as previously practiced in traditional method. Plant to plant and row to row distance is kept 1 ft. and only one seedling is transplanted at one point in place of 05-15 seedlings in the case of traditional method. Thus this system minimizes the input cost and higher yield and income is obtained. The yield obtained through this system is 1.5 to 2 times more than traditional method. This method is suitable for Palamu region and as our target groups are economically weak they were very enthusiastic to adopt it. Secondly we demonstrated on maize crop through advance techniques. 345.75 acre of land was covered for demonstration in 34 villages.

Program Objective • Mass awareness on SRI. • Technology transfer of SRI and problem shooting • Demonstration of SRI, nursery raising, sowing, harvesting .. • Utilization and conservation of traditional seeds, use of organic farming, natural insecticide and pesticide. Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 13

Total farmers and area

No. of Area of Yield (Quintal) Farmers cultivation (Hectare.)

477 209,6 8000

Block Panchayat Villages No.of Area of Farm cultivatioin( ers Acre)

Tarhasi Selari Delha, Chhechani 552 596.7 Chhakwadih Selari, Mahari Kusladih

Baria Baria 85 89.5

Udayapura Bedani,Lakarahi,Nawadih,Barakos 97 102 a

Sugi Sewati 1 1

Guraha Parsawa,Guraha,,Dhuma 113 122.4

Nawagarh Bundu 55 55

Sonepura Sildilia Kala 11 12.9

Panki Hurlong Bhari,Rane,,Mahugain,Bhang 90 104

Ambabar Ambabar,Lukua,Surajmatu 30 31.4

Sagalim Sagalim,Parasia 189 93.2

Kakargarh Dwarika,Gamehara.Jolahabija,Ka 31 36.2 kargarh

Sudhi Sajras,Sudhi,Piparakala,Bandhuwa 83 84.7 r,Saraia

Tal Gopaldih,Matuli,Chhapar,Tal,Mu 44 44 wata,Gowala

Medinina Pokharahakh Khanawa 10 10.6 gar urda Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 14

Jamune Jamune 93 94.1

Barbari Barbari 57 57

Pandwa Lohrda Loharda 56 63.6

Murma Bhusara 56 60.3

Dulhi Kajarma 8 9.3

Satabarw Ramikhurda Ramikhurda 55 48.5 a

Dulsulma Sudmud,Murma,,Dulsulma 787 596

Nawabaz Basana Damaro,Basana,Bankheti 159 133.5 ar

Sohdagkhurd Malahartoli,Rabdiria,Kummikhur 592 434 a da

Keda Tali,Pipara,Korha 224 198.5

Total 3253 3122.4Acre Farm ers

Meetings with farmers and selection of farmers for S.R.I. A total of 56 meetings at village level were organized in which 952 participants attended the meeting. 535 farmers were willingly ready to adopt S.R.I technique in 60 villages. During the meeting it was decided to grow traditional seeds. Comparison of traditional method with S.R.I. was broadly discussed to motivate the farmers. S.R.I. process and technique was also discussed during the meeting.

Farmers Training on Scientific Agriculture/ SRI

Date Venue Participants Topic covered

Seed treatment, Nursery raising, Transplanting, Weeding, Pest 9-10 Feb. 13 Tarhasi 45 management, Comparison of SRI with traditional method., sample survey 15-16 Feb. 13 Nawabazar 50

28-29 Feb. 13 Manatu 40 Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 15

2-3March 13 Medininagar 45

8-9 March. 13 Satbarawa 42

11-12 Mar. 13 Chainpur 56

15-16 Mar. 13 Paton 48

22 -23 Mar. 13 Pandwa 45

17-18 Mar. 12 Pandu 45

21-22 Mar. 12 Panki 54

24-25 Mar. 12 Naqduha bazqr 65

Total 535 Farmers

During the training program leaflets, folders, booklets related to SRI were distributed among the participating members.The participants took interest in the training program. Insecticides like Indocell, Diethane M-45, Bavestine were distributed among the participants.

Demonstration on Seed Treatment (Field Training) This year 32 demonstrations on Seed Treatment were conducted in all the target villages in which 525 farmers participated Critical inputs like Bavestine were distributed among target farmers. After demonstration 3253 farmers adopted SRI.

Demonstration on Nursery Raising (Field Training) During the reporting period 20 demonstrations on Nursery Raising were conducted in all the target villages.

Demonstration on Transplantation (Field Training) 60 demonstrations on transplantation were conducted in target villages Nutrient Management Due to economical problem rate of fertilizer application was under dose. Urea - 40-60 kg per acre Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 16

D.A.P - 30-40 kg per acre Full dose of Diammonium Phosphate was applied as Basal dose and Urea was applied as topdressing at the time of first and second weeding.

Disease & Pest Management There was no significant attack of Pests and Diseases in the area. Even through in some plots there was mild infestation and for which Diethane M-45, Indocell was applied as per recommendation.

Yield Data In our target area type of Paddy lands selected for S.R.I. was Medium land. The yield data is being produced variety wise.

Cost Benefit Analysis of SRI per acre Sample size – 25 Decimal Result of Cost benefit analysis is same as last year.

Expenditure Traditional SRI

Particulars Rate in Rs. Quantity Amount Quantity Amount in Rs. in Rs.

A. Inputs

Seeds 20.00/kg 7 kg 140.00 0.5 kg 10.00

Urea 6.00/kg 15 kg 90.00 15 kg 90.00

D.A.P. 9.00/kg 16 kg 144.00 16 kg 144.00

B. Labour Component

Human Labour

Nursery Raising 120/day 1 120.00 1 120.00

Field Preparation 120/day 4 480.00 4 480.00

Transplanting 120/day 4 480.00 3 360.00

Weeding & Hoeing 120/day 1 120.00 2 240.00

Application of Fertilizer and 120/day 1 120.00 1 120.00 Pesticides

Harvesting 120/day 3 360.00 3 360.00

Transportation 120/day 2 240.00 2 240.00 Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan 17

Threshing & Winnowing, 120/day 2 240.00 2 240.00 Storing

Animal Resource

Ploughing 120/day 8 960.00 8 960.00

Total 3494.00 3389.00

Cost of Agriculture Implements

Sprayer - - - - 50.00

Weeder - - - - 40.00

Grand Total 3494.00 3494.00

Comparison of income through traditional and SRI method.

Income Traditional S.R.I

Components Sale Rate Total Yield Amount (Rs.) Total Yield Amount (Rs.) (Rs./Kg) in kg in kg

Grain in kg 10.00 350 3500.00 650 6500.00

Straw in kg 3.00 350 1050.00 650 1950.00

Total Income 4550.00 8450.00

Benefit Cost Ration = (Total Income / Grand Total Expenditure)

4550/3494 = 8450/3479 = 1.30 2.42

Achievements - • With the successful completion of S.R.I there was increase in paddy production as compared to traditional method. Farmers were compelled to keep their plots fallow due to failure of monsoon. Traditional method required much water in comparison to S.R.I. in other words we can say that the production received by the farmers through S.R.I was completely additional yield. • Cost of cultivation was low where net profit through S.R.I. was much more in comparison to traditional method. • Additional 4-5 months food security per beneficiary family was procured with the adoption of S.R.I.

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Problems faced to implement this new technique in our area were as under - • Transplanting was delayed due to insufficient and irregular rainfall during the monsoon. • Lack of confidence among farmers for adopting new technique like S.R.I. they took it as risk. • Lack of irrigation facilities/water storing infrastructures in villages. • Transplanting was performed after irrigating the field through motor pump. • 3 to 4 times seedlings were raised to fulfill the S.R.I norms.

Preparation of wasteland for agriculture-

About 23.6 % of total land in Palamu district is waste land which is unutilized and sometimes farmers bears high crop production in these land. Consultation with agriculture departments were done to reclaim these land so that it may be used for cultivation. With the financial support of agriculture department survey of this land was done and farmers and owners of the land were selected for land reclamation. Farmers were motivated to support Total 611Farmers were selected for average1acre of land. In Nawa block-577 Farmers were selected and in Pandwa block (Sildilia village)- 34 farmers were selected the work is in process.

Overall Impact Most of the activities of last year have been followed up and some new activities have been carried out this year for better result .Milestone has been achieved up to some extent particularly in education, livelihood enhancement through scientific agriculture like SRI ,SWI mixed cropping, Farmers have been benefited through linkage with agriculture departments Non school going children drop out children belonging to SC and ST community have been enrolled in the Government school, awareness level among children and parents regarding education has increased up to some extent. Formation of Community based organization is in process like- Farmers group, Self Help Groups, Adolescent Girls club, parents’ teachers coordination committee. New activities like waste land development have been added to increase the cultivable land. About 3253 farmers have practiced SRI as experimental basis and farmers are really satisfied to get better yield as compared to traditional method . For coming year it is a good sign for SRI to be adopted at a large scale. Nearly four to five months additional food security has been increased through this way. Confidence of farmers increased after getting yield. Farmers have taken initiatives for horticulture development Awareness on organic farming, vermin compost increased among the farmer they are utilizing the vermin compost in their land and dependency on organic fertilizer is decreasing and hence reduced cultivation cost. . Since few years it was expected huge seasonal migration but due to our efforts to motivate the farmers for adopting SRI, horticulture, we were able to mitigate the adverse defect of drought resulting decrease in migration. Now farmers have been lined with agriculture department, horticulture department and ATMA, Kissan Credit Card, crop insurance..

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Present Governing Body :-

Sl No. Name Designation

1 Abul Farah President

2. Sahin Akhatar Secretary

3 Arunjay Narayan Sinha Treasurer

4 Ahilya Gupta Governing Body Member

5 Raphic Ansari Governing body Member

6 Smt. Rarawanti Devi Governing Body Member

7 Sri Mazid Khan Governing Body Member

8 Md. Bachhu Governing Body Member

9 Dwarika Sharma Governing Body Member

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