Strategy Document on Doubling Farmers’ Income in Meghalaya by 2022

Abstract

ICAR-ATARI, Umiam, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Central Agricultural University are implementing various research projects and centrally sponsored programmes in collaborative & participatory mode to achieve the farmer centric growth in agricultural and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agroecosystem perspective in last few years. The flagship programmes like National Food Security Mission, National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm, Seed Hub, Integrated Farming System Models, Skill Development, Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav, Farmers FIRST, Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture, Tribal Sub Plan, etc. are the major initiatives in doubling the farmers’ income. The role of KVKs functioning under ICAR-ATARI, Umiam is very critical in implementing all these programmes in a mission mode so as to fulfill the dream of the honorable Prime Minister of India. Looking into the perspective of doubling farmers’ income in Meghalaya, this strategic document has been prepared after a series of meeting with different stakeholders including farmers of the state. In this document major thrust is being given to small and marginal farmers of the state. Reduction in cost of cultivation, Integrated farming system, double/ triple cropping, organic production system, effective marketing and insurance, per drop more crop, quality seed production, entrepreneurship development etc have been given due importance while preparing the document.