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Agriculture Programme - 2021
Year: 2021
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Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Programme at a Glance
₹
4,10,000
Budget Used
36,736
Total Reach
◎
1,500
Direct Beneficiaries
35,236
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 23
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Agricultural Programme, implemented by The Dream Welfare Society, aimed to strengthen agricultural productivity, improve livelihood security, and enhance resilience among small and marginal farmers affected by rising input costs, climate variability, and income instability. Through on-ground support, the programme provided timely assistance to farming households. The intervention directly supported farmers and generated indirect benefits for families and rural communities dependent on agriculture. By achieving wide outreach and a strong multiplier effect, the programme contributed to improved farm sustainability and income stability. Overall, the initiative demonstrated high cost-effectiveness while promoting sustainable and resilient farming practices.
Key Findings
- Timely agricultural support significantly improves productivity and income stability
- Input-focused interventions generate immediate and measurable results
- Strong farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer expands impact
- Cost-effective agricultural models are scalable and replicable
- Improved practices enhance resilience to climate and market risks
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Agriculture Programme - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 4,10,000 |
| Direct Impact | 1,500 |
| Indirect Impact | 35,236 |
| Total Reach | 36,736 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Literacy and comprehension barriers among some farmers
- Climate variability affecting uniform short-term outcomes
- Irregular rainfall and extreme weather events
- Limited access to continuous post-training advisory services
Learnings
- Practical demonstrations significantly enhance learning outcomes
- Peer learning increases confidence and adoption of new practices
- Continuous engagement improves knowledge retention
- Field-based and hands-on training is more effective than theory-based sessions
Methodology
- Review of programme expenditure records and beneficiary lists
- Interviews and group discussions with beneficiary farmers
- Observation of farming practices, crop conditions, and resource use
- Household-level discussions on income, food security, and coping capacity
- Cross-verification with field staff and community leaders
- Agricultural outcomes influenced by seasonal and climatic variability
- Long-term benefits such as soil health and income growth require extended monitoring
Impact Analysis
- Improved access to agricultural inputs
- Better crop planning and optimized resource utilization
- Improved water-use efficiency and soil management
- Reduced dependency on high-interest borrowing
- Enhanced resilience to climatic uncertainties
- Improved household food security
- Reduced financial stress and distress migration
- Increased confidence and willingness to invest in farming
- Strengthened community stability and social cohesion
- Knowledge retention enabling continued adoption of improved practices
- Community-led dissemination of improved farming techniques
- Low-cost and replicable training model
- Reduced long-term dependency on external support
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