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
50%
Increase in Yields of Major Crops
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.
“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.