THE INITIATIVE

• Integrated Tribal Development Programme

THE BENEFICIARIES

• Farmers and women SHG members of Nagi Pamphok Cluster area in South Sikkim district

THE CHALLENGE

• Dry spell in October-March period in Nagi Pamphok Cluster area of South Sikkim
• Farmers forced to migrate for work in the lean season
• Adverse impact of perennial dry spells on agricultural productivity

THE SOLUTION

• NABARD launched an integrated tribal development programme with the help of KVK, Namthang as the implementing agency

THE IMPACT

• The project has helped build farm ponds, moisture conservation pits and rain water harvesting structures
• Better yield of fruits and vegetables throughout the year
• 400 farmers have formed a Farmers’ Producers’ Organization which has facilitated marketing of horticulture produce and internal lending