Initiative:

Promotion of cardamom cultivation by organising youths into Farmers Clubs

Beneficiaries:

Youth of Arunachal Pradesh

The Challenge:

• Heavy reliance on opium cultivation
• Phasing out opium cultivation and providing other viable options
• Phasing out opium cultivation and providing other viable options

The Solution:

• NABARD sanctioned Farmers Clubs in the area
• Youths were trained in farming, accounting and paperwork
• Farmers Clubs reached out to remote communities and helped them access market for trade throughout the year

The Impact:

• Replacement of opium cultivation with cardamom
• Drop in opium addiction
• Cultural activities organised by Farmers Clubs have restored the community’s sense of pride
• Farmers aware of market dynamics, a key objective of the project