Scheduled Castes Sub Plan

Scheduled Castes Sub Plan

Under the SCSP, improved technologies of maize were demonstrated in 190ha of the farmer's field and benefitted 618 farmers. During spring 2024, FLDs were conducted on 40 ha area and gave 5.2% yield and benefited 100 farmers. The result of the rabi FLDs showed that an average yield of 10.6% was recorded over farmers’ practices, while kharif FLD showed an average yield gain of 27.5 % (9.1% in West Bengal to 93.7 % in Kolhapur). 15 training/agricultural inputs distributions/ awareness/field day programmes were organized benefitting 926 farmers. The capacity building programmes also benefited 517 women farmers. Various inputs including seed, fertilizers, chemicals, small farm implements and farm literature were also distributed to 1420 households under the SCSP programme. 6 maize shellers were also distributed by ICAR-IIMR(2) and AICRP centre(4).