SZKP Advances Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Sindhudurg District
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SZKP Empowers Rural Livelihoods Through Innovative Agricultural Models
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Brig. Sudhir Sawant's SZKP Promotes Sustainable Development in Sindhudurg
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SZKP Advances Food Security and Community Empowerment in Maharashtra
Sindhudurg Zilha Krishi Pratishthan, Kirlos (SZKP)
Sindhudurg Zilha Krishi Pratishthan is a reputed non government organization established by Brig. Sudhir Sawant in Sindhudurg district Maharashtra to promote sustainable livelihood in rural areas. The SZKP has evolved innovative models of micro enterprises to ensure development through dairy, goat production, agri – horti – forestry and sustainable agricultural production for food security and poverty alleviation, formation of self help groups, empowerment women and environmental sustainability come across all these programmers. The vision of the SZKP is to build a self reliant rural agricultural society assured of food security. Good health and lean environment. SZKP mission is to create opportunities of gainful self- employment for the rural families, ensuring sustainable livelihood, enriched environment, improved quality of life and good human values. This is being achieved through development research, education, effective use of local resources, extension of appropriate technologies and upgradation of skills and capabilities with community participation.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Advances Agricultural Development in Sindhudurg District
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra Leading Agricultural Innovation in Sindhudurg District
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KVK Pioneers Climate-Resilient Farming and Youth Engagement
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Doubling Farmers' Income: KVK's Strategic Approach and Impact
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra has been established by SZKP under the sponsorship of IndianCouncil of Agricultural Research, NDelhi was a major mandate of Technology Assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity Development. KVK, as a frontline extension model at district level, has showcased frontier technologies, develop the capacity of different stakeholders, front runners in technology application. KVK has shown its visibility and presence in the Sindhudurg district. KVK is implementing several special programs launched through central and state governments. Cluster frontline demonstrations, climate resilient technologies, quality seed and planting materials production, farmer centric approach, nutria-sensitive agriculture, attracting and retaining youth in agriculture, post harvest processing and value addition, skill development, organizing farmers, identifying farm innovations etc. are being given major focus.Doubling farmers’ income through district specific strategy is taken on priority. Linkage and conveyance with concerned departments is also strengthened. A large number of extension activities are being organized by KVK in the district. KVK is actively involved in production of quality seeds,planting materials, livestock, bio-products and supplying them to the needy farmers.
Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture: Nurturing Future Agricultural Leaders with Comprehensive Education and Placement Opportunities
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Shaping Future Agricultural Experts with B.Sc. Hon’s Degree Program
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Recruiters Seek Talent at Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture's Annual Placement Drive
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Comprehensive Learning Environment at Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture: From Poultry Labs to NCC Units
Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture
Established in 2002 and affiliated with Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Agriculture University, Dapoli, Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture offers a 4-year B.Sc. Hon’s (Agriculture) degree course with a 90-student intake. The main campus is located at Sindhudurgnagari. Eligible students must have successfully cleared HSC (XII) with a Science Stream.
The college features a placement cell, attracting various companies annually for student recruitment. It is equipped with advanced laboratories, including Poultry, Dairy & Goatry units, and offers Wi-Fi. Additional facilities include NSS and NCC units for both boys and girls. The college also offers Bachelor of Business Administration in Agriculture (BBA Agri) and Agriculture Management.
Natural Farming and Nutritional Kitchen Gardens: Promoting Eco-Friendly Agriculture and Combating Malnutrition
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Reducing Costs and Promoting Biodiversity Through Chemical-Free Agriculture
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Combatting Malnutrition with Home-Grown, Fresh Vegetables
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A Sustainable Community Model for Self-Sufficiency and Development"
Natural Farming
Natural farming,An ecological farming approach that works with natural biodiversity, drastically cutting down farming costs. It encourages the use of local seeds and biomass, farming naturally without chemicals. Nutritional Kitchen Garden (NKG) NKG grows vegetables on a small plot naturally without contamination.
It provides pure, fresh, and cheap meals near the kitchen, controlling malnutrition and improving physical, mental, and spiritual health.Plant Nursery Nursery involves plant propagation techniques essential for horticulture, producing vigorous and healthy seedlings/saplings for qualitative and quantitative food.Programs develop nurseries for horticulture, meeting the high demand for skilled professionals and offering employment opportunities.
Intercropping In addition to mono-cropping, intercropping systems are developed for diversification, improving yield and nutrient acquisition. This practice grows two or more crops in proximity, encouraging biodiversity. Village of Abundant A model community promoting happiness and prosperity with sustainable technology to meet food, health, water, energy, sports, culture, environment, and waste treatment needs. It aims to enhance all-round development and create a self-sufficient model village.
