Sensitization and Training Workshops
Client: Watershed Department, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Year: 2024
Geographical Coverage: 50 Gram Panchayats across Bin and Gangolihat blocks in district Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
As part of the WDC-PMKSY 2.0 (Watershed Development Component-Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana), Green Pahadi Foundation conducted a series of village level sensitization and training workshops (50). The overarching goal was to sensitize participants about diverse livelihood activities, with a strong focus on promoting the formation of SHGs and FPOs, fostering collective action, and creating viable income sources to uplift financially weaker sections of the villages.
Key Highlights
Participants were sensitized and capacitated through a blend of informative lectures and engaging interactive sessions.
1.Introduction to Livelihood Opportunities: Participants were introduced to a variety of sustainable livelihood options and their importance and potential benefits, including tailoring and weaving, beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, poultry farming, and value-added processing of agricultural and horticultural produce. These activities were highlighted as potential avenues for sustainable income generation and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
2. Formation and Strengthening of FPOs: Participants were sensitized to the benefits of FPOs, including improved operational efficiency, enhanced production, and better market access. Trainers provided guidance on the organizational setup and management of FPOs, while highlighting successful models such as Amul, Lijjat Papad, and the local initiative SUPNYA (a Farmer Producer Company established by the Green Pahadi Foundation under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 in Pauri Garhwal). These examples offered practical insights into the potential of FPOs to empower rural communities.
Project Outcomes
A total of 50 sensitization and training workshops were conducted across 50 Gram Panchayats, where local farmers and artisans were encouraged to explore alternative income sources. These sessions enhanced their knowledge and boosted their confidence, empowering them to adopt entrepreneurial approaches for sustainable livelihoods.
