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Satyamev Jayate Kisan Cup in Maharashtra

Farmers are one of the most affected communities in this era of climate change. They are marginalized due to market uncertainties, lack of scientific knowledge, financial insecurity and many other crises. Kisan Cup is a platform that empowers farmers to farm collectively and learn scientific farming methods without any cost.

Key Sector

others

Location

Maharashtra

Partners.

Paani Foundation

Date

June 22 - Aug 22

1.5CR

Saved in Farm Inputs

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50%

Increase in Yields of Major Crops

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108%

Increase in Per-Acre Profits

Farmers face severe vulnerabilities due to climate change, including erratic monsoons and soil degradation, compounded by market uncertainties and limited access to resources and knowledge.


What We Accomplished

With the Farmers Cup, a movement of collective farming and natural pesticide management swept across Maharashtra. Thousands of farmers learned about standard operating procedures in farming via digital farming schools that improved their yields.

2X

Productivity

50%

Reduction in Cost

Dahindule village, Nandurbar taluka

“If we consider just this one season, I am going to earn ₹7 lakhs from 2 acres! I have been growing chilli for 2 years but have never seen such returns!”

Farmer Pramod Salunkhe

Dahindule village, Nandurbar taluka

How We Did It

Paani Foundation devised an ecosystem which would empower farmers with the skills, knowledge, and training to improve their incomes. Along with creating a competition platform for farmers, we partnered with the top agricultural universities of Maharashtra to set up Digital Farming Schools for all major Kharif crops.

Motivating farmers to unite and form farmer collectives

Training farmers through online and offline means on best farming practices

Creating a competition for farmer collectives to work unitedly and joyfully on improving their incomes

CHALLENGES FACED

Climate Uncertainties

Helping farmers develop resilience to factors completely beyond their control, such as excessive flooding and extreme drought conditions.

Data Entry and Verification

Educating farmers on utilizing a digital app to enter reliable data. Utilizing checks and monitors to collect, and verify insights from thousands of farmers.