IIRM

Training Program

Details

The program focuses on enterprise development for young farmers, educating them about low-cost technologies to apply in their fields, leading to significant changes in agriculture production and reducing the cost of production.

Aim

  • To showcase simple, low-cost, appropriate technology for sustainable agricultural development in Sonitpur district of Assam.

  • Technology transfer and dissemination of technical knowledge for entrepreneurship development on rural-based technology.

Scope

  • Enterprise Empowering: Empowering young farmers through skill development to efficiently operate low-cost technology-based enterprises for maximum agricultural productivity.

  • Training Program: Community members are trained for vermicomposting, weed composting, production enhancement technologies, water and labour management technologies, and low-cost nursery techniques.

Outcome

This program trained 500+ tribal youth ofSonitpur district, Assam, in the use of cost-effective and appropriate technologies for sustainable agriculture and enterprise development.