Tag: Crop Diversification

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed the progress of key government schemes during the weekly time-limit meeting, directing officials to accelerate the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, HPV vaccination campaign and public grievance redressal. He also called for promoting low-water crops, strengthening nutrition programmes and ensuring timely execution of departmental targets.

Raigarh farmer Anandram Sidar transformed his income by shifting from traditional paddy cultivation to scientific marigold farming, earning over ₹3 lakh and emerging as a role model for farmers adopting floriculture.

A farmer from Raigarh district has achieved remarkable economic success by adopting flower cultivation under the National Horticulture Mission, earning several times more profit compared to traditional paddy farming.

Farmers in Ghupsal village of Rajnandgaon district have demonstrated how shifting to low-water crops can significantly improve groundwater levels and address water scarcity, emerging as a model of sustainable agriculture.

Under the leadership of Collector Jitendra Yadav, Rajnandgaon district is witnessing a significant transformation in governance, marked by faster revenue case disposal, strict administrative monitoring, strengthened transparency in public schemes, and proactive water conservation and crop diversification initiatives that are rebuilding public trust in the administration.

A district-level training in Balrampur highlighted how beekeeping can increase farmers’ income by up to 25%. Experts emphasized diversification and scientific methods.

Farmer Daulatram Sahu of Janglesar village has cultivated coriander on 2.5 acres instead of summer paddy, with support from the Horticulture Department, highlighting the growing push for crop diversification in Rajnandgaon district.

Rajnandgaon district has exceeded its seed production registration target under the Rabi 2025–26 Seed Production Programme, achieving coverage of 1,146 hectares against the prescribed target of 1,000 hectares. Officials said the milestone reflects strong farmer participation and focused efforts by the Agriculture Department to promote certified seed production, particularly in pulses and oilseeds.

A Rajnandgaon farmer’s decision to shift from paddy to tomato cultivation, supported by the National Horticulture Mission, has resulted in ₹10 lakh in sales and ₹7 lakh in net profit, showcasing the benefits of horticulture and modern farming techniques.

Agriculture Production Commissioner Mrs Shehla Nigar reviewed the progress of central and state agricultural schemes and crop diversification programmes during a field visit to several villages in Rajnandgaon district. Emphasising low-water crops, MSP procurement and natural farming, she interacted with farmers and officials to ensure effective implementation of government initiatives.

A Rajnandgaon farmer has shifted from summer paddy to maize cultivation after crop losses last year, citing lower water use, reduced costs and nearly double profit per acre.

In a significant step towards groundwater conservation and sustainable farming, the Khursipar Gram Sabha of Chhuria development block has unanimously decided not to cultivate paddy during the upcoming Rabi season. Farmers were encouraged to shift to less water-intensive crops and were made aware of the long-term benefits of crop diversification.