Importance of Doubling Farmers' Income scheme highlighted
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, August 06 2024: A felicitation programme for Doubling Farmers' Income (DFI)'s Fanners under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India was conducted today at the Conference Hall of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR - KVK) Chandel, Monsang Pantha in Chandel district Gladney Monsang, District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Chandel; Hringnary Anal, Supervisor Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Project, Chandel and Dr A Ameeta Devi, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel graced as the presidium members of the programme.

It is worth mentioning that the Doubling Farmers' Income (DFI) project was initiated by the Indian Government in February 2016 aimed to double the income of farmers by 2022, said a press release by Dr A Ameeta Devi, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Chandel.

This goal is pursued through a multi-faceted approach focusing on productivity, efficiency, diversification, and fair pricing.

It represents a comprehensive effort to transform Indian agriculture and improve the livelihoods of farmers.

Glaney Monsang while delivering her speech appreciated the DFI's farmers for promoting the adoption of advanced farming techniques and technologies to boost crop yields.

She advised the farmers to keep using the high-yielding variety seeds, precision farming, and modem irrigation methods rendered by ICAR and KVKs for doubling their income.

She also mentioned Government's scheme such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) which will benefit the farmers and help them double their incomes.

Hringnary Anal underscored double cropping farming and maximizes land use and productivity.

She also stressed on the cultivation of high value crops such as fruits, vegetables, and spices.

She said increasing income can lead to sustainable livelihoods, thereby benefiting the health of women and children.

Dr A Ameeta Devi while instilling the farmers to continue to follow better breeding practices and providing comprehensive veterinary care, by doing so it will enhance the productivity of our livestock and ensure higher returns to farmers.

She informed that the farmers can approach line departments and KVK for any technology know-how and assistance.

During the programme DFI certificates were distributed to the DFI's Fanners.

Around 98 farmers and staff of KVK Chandel also attended today's programme.

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