150 Women Farmers Trained in Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Mahoba, Seeds Distributed

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Climate-Resilient Farming Training for Women Farmers in Mahoba

Mahoba, October 27, 2026 – A special two-day program organized by the Gramonnati Sansthan in Kulpahad, Mahoba, provided training in climate-resilient agriculture to 150 women farmers from the Jaipur Development Block. This initiative also included the distribution of improved seed varieties, aiming to make agriculture sustainable amidst changing weather and challenging climate conditions, and to strengthen farmers' livelihoods.

The event, held on October 26 and 27 at Kishori Kunj Vatika on Rath Road, was conducted under the Surya Shakti Aajeevika Project. Women farmers from ten villages, including Mudhari, Ladpur, Kulpahad Rural, Kamal Pura, Budh Pura, Sugira, Bamhori Khurd, Bhatewar Khurd, Sirmaur, and Mohri, participated with enthusiasm. The primary goal of the training was to adopt modern agricultural practices for better yields at a lower cost.

Empowerment Through Modern Techniques Emphasized

During the program, experts provided detailed information to the women farmers on modern agricultural practices, organic farming, and the importance of conserving natural resources. Kalpana Khare, Director of the Sansthan, highlighted the significant role of women in the rural economy. She encouraged the women farmers to adopt modern techniques and become economically self-reliant.

Agricultural expert Rudra Pratap Mishra shed light on the nuances of farming in accordance with the changing climate cycle. He explained the importance of selecting quality seeds and their effective utilization. Meanwhile, Usha Agrawal emphasized women's empowerment, stating that social and economic participation is crucial for women's development.

Assurance of Future Continuity

At the conclusion of the training session, women farmers were distributed improved seed varieties and were shown demonstrations of advanced farming techniques. Mahesh Kumar, the institute's Program Coordinator, assured that such awareness workshops would be organized continuously in the future. Finance Officer Lakshmikant Dixit, Mahesh Chandra Chaurasia, and members of the field staff were also present on this occasion.

This initiative is proving to be a significant step towards enhancing the capacity of women farmers and ensuring their active participation in the agricultural sector, with expectations of increased productivity and self-reliance.