SZKP Advances Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Sindhudurg District
1
SZKP Empowers Rural Livelihoods Through Innovative Agricultural Models
2
Brig. Sudhir Sawant's SZKP Promotes Sustainable Development in Sindhudurg
3
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.
Natural Farming and Nutritional Kitchen Gardens: Promoting Eco-Friendly Agriculture and Combating Malnutrition
1
Reducing Costs and Promoting Biodiversity Through Chemical-Free Agriculture
2
Combatting Malnutrition with Home-Grown, Fresh Vegetables
3
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.
Advancing Natural Farming for Sustainable Agriculture
At Jijau-Durgasindhu, we are committed to promoting natural farming practices that align with environmental sustainability while enhancing agricultural productivity. Our approach focuses on preserving the natural flora and fauna, restoring soil fertility, and enriching the biological life within the soil, all of which are essential for sustainable crop production.A key objective is to maintain and enhance crop diversity, which contributes to a resilient agricultural system. By encouraging the use of natural and locally sourced inputs, we aim to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, lowering input costs for farmers and supporting local economies.We also emphasize integrating local livestock breeds into farming practices, recognizing their importance in creating a balanced ecosystem.Efficient utilization of land and natural resources is central to our philosophy, ensuring every aspect of the ecosystem is optimized for maximum productivity.Our commitment to natural farming goes beyond agriculture; it is about fostering a sustainable future where the land is nurtured, farmers prosper, and the environment is preserved for generations to come. Join us in embracing natural farming to create a healthier and more sustainable agricultural landscape that benefits both people and the planet.
Principles of Natural Farming
Diversified Cropping System: We promote a variety of crops to enhance biodiversity and productivity in agriculture.
Nutrient Recycling: Recycling naturally available nutrients in the field helps maintain soil health and fertility.
Biomass Recycling: Utilizing on-farm generated biomass reduces waste and enriches the soil ecosystem.
Locally Developed Practices: We emphasize practices based on local plant, animal, and microbial resources, empowering farmers with effective methods tailored to their environment.
Evolving Innovations: Our approach encourages continuous innovation based on factors like cropping patterns, local climate conditions, soil quality, and pest management.
By adhering to these principles, Jijau-Durgasindhu aims to foster a sustainable and resilient agricultural model that benefits both farmers and the environment.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra has been established by SZKP under the sponsorship of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi 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, Kirlos, Oros
Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture, KirlosOros was established in 2002. It is affiliated with Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Agriculture University – Dapoli and offers a 4 year B.Sc. Hon’s (Agriculture) degree course with 90 intake capacity. Main campus is situated at Sindhudurgnagari. Students successfully clearing the HSC (XII) with Science Stream are eligible for admission. College has a placement cell and each year a number of companies visit our campus and recruit our students. College has well equipped laboratories including Poultry, Dairy & Goatry unit and Wi-Fi facility. Besides, college has a NSS, NCC boys and NCC girls unit.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Agriculture (BBA Agri)
Bachelor of Business Administration in agriculture management is especially designed for professionals who have been working in a growing industry and would like to advise their career by studying at a state agricultural university. In the world of business and agriculture, food industry and agribusiness 90 hand in hand. This study programme was developed to meet the need for graduates who can back up their technical product knowledge with marketing skills. You learn how to manage a business and acquire the essential knowledge of products, inside as well as outside of the classrooms, nationally and internationally. The BBA (Agri) degree programme has a 4 year duration under a credit based semester system. The minimum qualification required to apply for BBA (Agri.) is 12th science standard. The total strength is 240 students. The college has well established laborites, library, classroom, practical farm and experienced professor. The 100% result is maintained regularly for the last 10 years.
Self Help Group (SHG)
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra has been established by SZKP under the sponsorship of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi 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.
Distance Learning in Agriculture
The distance learning in agriculture was started during the year 2005 by SZKP at Sindhudurg. The school has practiced a vision of providing vocational, professional and employment generating mass education in regional language of Marathi with a mission of reaching the unreached section of population such as dropouts from the conventional education system, practicing farmers, farm women and rural youth in Maharashtra. The list of academic programmes covers certificate in gardening, foundation in agriculture, Diploma in Horticulture, Diploma in agri – business management, Diploma in agro journalism, Diploma in fruit production, Diploma in vegetable production, Diploma in floriculture & landscape gardening. B.Sc. agriculture & B.Sc Horticulture. Self instructional learning material; face to face contact discussion sessions for theory and practical components are the key parameter. For the success in the distance education system in agriculture enrollment is about 250 students per year.
Poultry Unit
KVK had introduced Giriraja, Vanraja & Kadaknath breeds of poultry in this district. Demand for the said technology input was increasing. KVK has supplied three week old Giriraja, Vanraja & Kadaknath chicks to the farmers in the district. The trust has two poultry units for growing the poultry birds for demonstration and commercial purpose.
Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWMP)
KVK is selected as district resource organization (DRO) by government for the capacity building of different stakeholder under IWMP. Also the KVK is selected as project training organizer (PTO) for capacity building and to provide livelihood training to the farmers in Sindhudurg district. This programme was conducted in collaborations of Yashada, Pune. Under this project 20 training at DRO level and about 40 awareness programmes at PTO level conducted by KVK. About 2000 farmers and other stake holders are benefited for this programme.
Farming System for nutrition
FSN focuses on diversifying household food and diets for better nutrition and healthby introducing production diversity. The thrust of the interventions was on increasing the area and availability of nutrient dense crops. Designing a nutrition sensitive farming system. Nutrition awareness & integrating nutritional dimension in farmer’s own farms.
Natural farming
An ecological farming approach. The system works along with the natural biodiversity. Natural farming cut down farming expenditure drastically. It encourages use of local seeds and biomass. The farming with nature without chemicals.
Nutritional Kitchen Garden (NKG)
NKG is a device to grow vegetables on a small plot of land. Growing vegetables naturally without any contamination. Vegetables grown for getting pure, fresh & cheap meals near the kitchen. It leads to control malnutrition. This improves the physical, mental & spiritual health.
Plant Nursery
Nursery means plants propagation techniques and practices. It is the basic need of horticulture, vigorous & healthy seedlings/ saplings produced qualitative & q u a n t i t a t i v e f o o d . P r o g r a m m e s implemented to develop the nurseries for horticulture development. There is a huge demand of skilled professionals in nursery operations. It is a remunerative enterprise that provides employment opportunities.
Inter - cropping
In addition to mono – cropping intercropping systems developed for diversification. It is benefited for yield and nutrient acquisition. Intercropping is a multiple cropping practice growing two or more crops in proximity. Intercropping of compatible plants encourages biodiversity.
Village of Abundance
Develop a happy and prosperous model community leading the way forward with sustainable technology to meet food, health, water, energy, sports, culture, environment and waste treatment needs. Develop a common facility centre. Enhance all round development of villagers and develop a self sufficient model village.
DAESI
Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) Agri-Input dealers are a prime source of farm information to the farm community. In order to build their technical competency in agriculture to serve the farmers better and to act as para-extension professionals. Organization has implemented a one year duration DAESI course to enhance sufficient knowledge of input dealers.
Ch. Shivaji Adventure Tourism Cell (CSATC)
We have also established Ch. Shivaji Adventure Tourism Cell. We are trying to identify and develop trekking routes currently in Sindhudurg district. This district has beautiful seashore, picturesque mountains forest, high biodiversity and tropical fruits. This tourism activity has vast scope in Sindhudurg district for increase their economic level.
Collaborative Programme
KVK has conducted training programme and study tour on natural farming, post harvest management, dairy farming, poultry farming and allied field in collaboration with state department of agriculture, ATMA Sindhudurg, Lupin foundation, Anand agriculture university Gujarat.
Ch. Shivaji Academy for Natural Farming (CSANF)
Natural farming is ecological farming approach. It is called nature care farming. Natural farming is a system where the laws of nature are applied to agricultural practices. This farming method works along with the natural biodiversity. We have established the first national level academy for natural farming in India. We are providing trainings, seminars, shivarphery, field demonstrations, certificate courses and one year diploma course for promotion of natural farming. This academy of natural farming is a research centre for sustainable agriculture and also concentrated on creating awareness about environment in young mind.
Agro Tourism
Sindhudurg district is enclosed with the gift of nature. This makes it the ideal destination for sustainable tourism. Agro tourism is being clubbed in our affluent village concept. Supported farmers to establishing agro tourism centre in their farm to create additional income source. We are promoting agro tourism to get aware with agricultural areas, agricultural occupations, local products, traditional food and daily life of the rural people as well as cultural elements and traditions. Agro tourism is helpful to the both farmers and urban peoples and brings visitors closer to nature and rural activities in which they can feel the pleasure of touring.
Ch. Shivaji Entrepreneurship Development Centre (CSEDC)
CSEDC is one of the unique cells dedicated to the
farmers, rural youth and women’s for creating entrepreneurial
culture and to foster techno-entrepreneurship attitude for
generation of wealth and employment. Currently we are
collaborating with Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship
Development (MCED) and Rural Self Employment Training
Institute (RSETI), Bank of India Sindhudurg and successfully
conducted more than 20 training programs.
Skill India Programme
Agricultural Skill Council of India, under Skill India programme, funded KVK Sindhudurg, for conducting skill trainings for rural youths of the district. Two trainings of one month period were got sanctioned in the year 2018-19 are 1) Small poultry farmers, 2) Mango Growers. During the year 2019-20 again two trainings of one month period were got sanctioned to KVK are 1) Poultry Hatchery Operator 2) Horticulture Nursery worker. Under each training twenty numbers of rural youths were trained for specialized skills. And the candidate successfully completed trainings are now successfully running their own business or serving in the field and earning their livelihood.
Manav Vikas Programme
KVK, Sindhudurg got sanctioned to conduct Backyard Poultry Farming trainings in Vaibhavwadi Taluka from Sindhudurg district under “Manav Vikas Programme” from funds allocated by District Planning Committee, Sindhudurg in year 2018-19. Under this programme KVK has trained 150 rural women’s from five different villages. Five days period five vocational trainings on poultry farming were organized at each village level. Also under poultry demonstrations twenty numbers of three weeks old birds were distributed to the women’s successfully completing the training programme.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CSR is international private business self regulation that aims to contribute to societal goals. Implemented CSR strategies to encourage the company to make a positive impact on the environment and stakeholders.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) promotes agricultural technology, capacity building, and farmer income doubling through extensive district-level programs and activities.
Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture
Chhatrapati Shivaji College of Agriculture, Kirlos-Oros, founded in 2002, offers a B.Sc. Hon’s (Agriculture) course affiliated with Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Agriculture University.
