How many women farmers has Vedanta Aluminium empowered in Odisha and Chhattisgarh?

Vedanta Aluminium has empowered over 12,000 women farmers in Odisha and Chhattisgarh through its agricultural initiatives.

What are the key agricultural programs by Vedanta Aluminium?

Key programs include 'Mor Jal Mor Maati' in Chhattisgarh, and 'Vedgram' and 'Sangam' in Odisha, focusing on climate-smart agriculture and resource management.

What is the reported impact of Vedanta Aluminium's initiatives on farmers' income?

Farmers participating in Vedanta Aluminium's programs have reported an average increase of 18-22% in their income.

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Vedanta Empowers 20,000 Farmers with Agri Tech

22 Dec

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Summary

Over 20,000 farmers in Odisha and Chhattisgarh are empowered.
Women farmers constitute over 12,000 of those supported.
Farmers report 15-20% increase in productivity and income.

Vedanta Empowers 20,000 Farmers with Agri Tech

Vedanta Aluminium is actively empowering over 20,000 farmers in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, marking National Farmers Day with significant agricultural and livelihood development programs. These science-backed interventions aim to enhance soil health, water accessibility, and introduce cost-effective technologies, fostering resilient farming systems. The program specifically supports over 12,000 women farmers, alongside 8,000 men, across key districts like Jharsuguda and Kalahandi in Odisha, and Korba in Chhattisgarh.

Initiatives such as 'Mor Jal Mor Maati' in Chhattisgarh and 'Vedgram'/'Sangam' in Odisha are introducing climate-smart farming models, regenerative agriculture, and improved water management. These projects have demonstrably increased farmer productivity by 15-20% and income by 18-22%, through practices like the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and Wadi models. Farmers are also benefiting from livestock improvement and organic farming workshops.