February 13, 2017

Farmers Prosper in Thach, Darlaghat

Farmers in Thach Village have seen an increase in annual income of between Rs. 20,000–50,000, thanks to the construction of a 52,500-litre capacity water storage tank for collection of natural water, along with irrigation channels—benefiting 12 households and 1.5 hectares of land.


The tank is part of initiatives implemented by communities in collaboration with Ambuja Foundation under the NABARD-funded watershed project in Daseran Panchayat through Jalagam Vikas Samiti Daseran. The total project area covers 925 hectares across 18 villages, with a project outlay of Rs. 1.41 crore.


With improved access to irrigation water, farmers experienced a 20–25% increase in production and were motivated to expand crop cultivation—opting for more vegetable crops, cash crops, and increasing crop rotation to 2–3 crops per year instead of 1–2 earlier.


One progressive farmer, Smt. Rita Devi, sold her potato crop worth Rs. 45,000. Some farmers have also started cultivating fodder crops, increasing income through additional milk production. Currently, about 2,800 litres of milk are supplied to Kam Dhenu Milk Society per month.


February 13, 2017

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