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Natural Farming Transition in Odisha Tribal Landscape Project
The Natural Farming Transition in Odisha Tribal Landscape Project is an initiative led by the Government of Odisha's ST&SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department, in collaboration with WASSAN. This project aims to promote natural farming practices in tribal areas of Odisha, focusing on chemical-free farming methods, soil health improvement, and enhanced food security.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
♦ Completion of preparatory work, including finalizing and approving guidelines, training modules, and IEC materials.
♦ Installation of automated Bio-Input Resource Centre (BRC) units in three locations: Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, and Ganjam.
♦ Initiation of Natural Farming pilot patches implementing zero chemical input practices.
♦ Collaboration with local organizations and NGOs for project implementation.
♦ Efforts to operationalize an existing BRC unit in Keonjhar under the Odisha Millets Mission.
Expanding Natural Farming Practices to more areas in Odisha
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of pilot patches
Scaling up bio-input production through BRC units
Strengthening partnerships with local organisation and government departments
The Natural Farming Transition project creates a holistic ecosystem that connects government agencies, NGOs, and tribal communities. This collaborative approach aims to accelerate the adoption of natural farming practices and improve agricultural sustainability in Odisha’s tribal landscapes.
People
Government Partners
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Government of Odisha’s ST&SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department
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Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC)
Implementing Organizations
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WASSAN
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Local NGOs: Sewak, VIEWS
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National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF)
Community Organizations
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Usathi Utpadak FPO
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Chandanpur Pani Panchayat
Tribal farmers
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Participants in Natural Farming pilot patches
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Beneficiaries of BRC units and bio-inputs
Project Programs
Natural Farming Transition Project
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Development of guidelines, training modules, and IEC materials
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Capacity building of farmers and local stakeholders
Pilot Natural Farming Patches
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Implementation of zero chemical input practices
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Year-round soil cover maintenance through mulching
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Mixed cropping and Poshan garden models
Bio-Input Resource Centre (BRC) Units
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Installation of 1000-liter capacity automated units
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Large-scale production of bio-inputs
Collaborative Implementation
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Partnerships with local organizations in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam, and Keonjhar
Geographic Map
Anticipated farmer outreach for each partner program is summarised.
Our Project Team
Jyotirmayee Mishra
Designation
Ratikanta Nayak
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Silabhadra Digal
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Project Resources
BLOGS
● “Empowering Tribal Communities Through Natural Farming”
● “The Science Behind Bio-Reactor Composting: Revolutionizing Organic Inputs”
● “From Chemical to Natural: A Farmer’s Journey in Odisha’s Tribal Landscape”
● “Poshan Gardens: Nurturing Nutrition in Tribal Households”
CASE STUDIES
● Success stories of tribal farmers who have transitioned to natural farming
● Impact analysis of BRC units on local farming practices and input costs
● Comparative study of crop yields and soil health in natural farming pilot patches
● Community engagement and adoption rates in different districts
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