INDIA@COP22 Innovative Extension Approach in Information and Knowledge Dissemination: A Gujarat State Experience Dr.Kirit N.Shelat, Executive Chairman, NCCSD & V.V. Sadamate,Former Adv.(Agri),Planning Commission Join Hands with www.justclimateaction.org

Gujarat – India – Experience : Innovative Extension Approach INDIA @ COP 22 Gujarat – India – Experience : Innovative Extension Approach www.justclimateaction.org

Innovative Extension Approach INDIA @ COP 22 Innovative Extension Approach SITUATION ANALYSIS Gujarat -State situated on the western coast of India with diverse topography Home to the largest desert in the country known as Rann of Kutch. The state has all possible handicaps faced by agriculture (rain-fed, recurrent droughts, untimely/irregular rainfall etc.) The growth rate of agriculture used to be negative during such years. In a normal year, the agricultural growth rate used to be 2 to 3%. Agriculture was not sustainable in many parts of the state www.justclimateaction.org

New Extn. Approach :Genesis INDIA @ COP 22 From 2004 onwards, agriculture witnessed a major turnaround This turnaround became possible through an initiative Extension Approach known as “Krishi Mahotsav” in all 18,000 villages in the state, With enhanced growth of 11% per year- Gujarat became the front-runner State in agricultural production Introduced by present Prime Minister Of India when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Focus on Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture www.justclimateaction.org

New Extension Approach contd… INDIA@COP22 New Extension Approach contd… • Action at bottom - the village/ individual farmer level. Focus on selection of crops which soil can sustain and input assistance to poor farmers. Direct dialogue with farmers, field functionaries & experts Provided knowledge and technology at the door steps of the farmers. Developed detailed implementation & M & E framework. Reviewed closely - one month prior to monsoon – when actual field level actions take place. www.justclimateaction.org

New Extension - Farmer Centric Approach-i INDIA @ COP 22 New Extension - Farmer Centric Approach-i www.justclimateaction.org

Location Specific Extension Strategies INDIA @ COP 22 Location Specific Extension Strategies Direct involvement of public leadership both elected and non-elected Effective soil and water management and proper land use More than 1,00,000 check dams constructed (6000 last decade). Interlinked rivers (Mahi/ Sabarmati) & in turn, linked with Narmada & Mahi canals. Special irrigation scheme “Sujalam-Sufalam” introduced for rain starved Kutch and North Gujarat. Soil Health Card distributed to every farmer enabling to make informed choice Provided free Inputs(Certified Seeds, Fertilizer and Pesticides and farm tools). www.justclimateaction.org

New Extension : Farmer Centric Approach-ii INDIA @ COP 22 New Extension : Farmer Centric Approach-ii www.justclimateaction.org

New Extension Approach - R& D Linkages INDIA @ COP 22 New Extension Approach - R& D Linkages Direct door-to-door extension progs. for farmers skill development Multi-disciplinary teams (Distt. Administration, agri-scientists, field functionaries of agril. and allied deptts and credit agencies)visited. Certified seeds better price discovery th. APMCs promoted. State Institute For Space Applications set up in collab. with Space Application Centre (SAC), prepared a micro-level land use plans www.justclimateaction.org

Communication Strategies, Impacts And Up-scaling INDIA @ COP 22 Communication Strategies, Impacts And Up-scaling Information material & intensive use of print and electronic media . Free phone help lines introduced to answer the queries of farmers. Involvement of PRIs, village level worker, voluntary agencies, input dealers, co-operatives, agri- entrepreneures and bankers. Joint initiative brought sustainability in Gujarat agriculture ,overall growth in important crops& increased per capita income of farmers. Major transformation occurred in the state’s difficult areas of Saurashtra, Kutch and North Gujarat. These experiences are replicated in many States through Central and State Schemes. www.justclimateaction.org

New Extn: Farmer Centric Approach -Iii INDIA @ COP 22 New Extn: Farmer Centric Approach -Iii www.justclimateaction.org

INDIA @ COP 22 NCCSD’s Focus Organizing Stakeholders interactive meets, Policy dialogues & sensitization of stakeholders on Climate Change and agriculture. Training & Capacity Building of Farmers/farm women with focus on local leaders & young farmers. Conducting action research on Climate adaptation areas. Developing Block Action Plans, communication modules, guidebooks, posters and documentary films for farmers. Sensitizing State and Central Government functionaries on important policy issues concerning farmers. Taking up similar issues with UNFCCC and UN at international forums www.justclimateaction.org

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INDIA @ COP 22 NCCSD’s Book Climate Smart Agriculture – The Way Forward : The Indian perspective - by Dr Kirit N. Shelat Kindly visit the following links for this book. http://www.discovery.org.in/climate_change/index.htm   http://www.discovery.org.in/climate_change.htm www.justclimateaction.org

INDIA @ COP 22 K.N Shelat, Excusive Chair, NCCSD & V.V. Sadamate Former Agril. Advisor Planning Commission For National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD) Post Box No. 4146, Navrangpura Post Office, Ahmedabad – 380 009. Gujarat, INDIA. Phone: 079-26421580 (Off) 09904404393(M) Email: drkiritshelat @gmail.com Website: www.nccsdindia.org www.justclimateaction.org