A study by the students of SPJIMR on the functioning of the trust and identification of potential sectors

The Study Group The group from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Anup Maheshwari B.Tech ( Aerospace Engineering) , IIT Bombay. Currently pursuing PGDM in Finance. Chandan Agarwal B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), BITS Pilani. Currently pursuing PGDM in Finance. Kashvi Bhachawat B.Tech (Computer Science), VIT Vellore. Currently pursuing PGDM in Information Management. Manoj V. Dev B.Tech ( Chemical Engineering), NIT Calicut. Currently pursuing PGDM in Marketing. Neha Bhalla B.E. (Electronics and Communication), Rohtak University NTU. Currently pursuing PGDM in Information Management. Pratistha Srivastav B.Sc. (Electronics), Hansraj College, Delhi University. Currently pursuing PGDM in Finance. Swati Gupta B.Tech (Electronics and Communication), IGIT, GGSIPU Delhi. Currently pursuing PGDM in Marketing.

NARMADA VALLEY TRUST MODEL

Govt Agencies NABARD Facilitation

Contract
Farmers and SHG Narmada Valley Rural Development Trust Knowledge Hub Narmada Valley Farm Produce Pvt. Ltd. Harda Farming Corporate Retailers Corporate Commodity Co. Herbal Co. Traders from Modern Cities Irrigation System Producers Technologists (Dehydrators) Exporters of Food Items Food Processors Floriculture

For Local
Info Co Ordination Sale of produce through Commercial ventures Farmer friendly formats

Motivation Education Knowledge Innovation Collaboration

Seed Producers Education Dairy Development Commercialization of Forest Minor Produce Agri and Rural Tourism Food Park, Harda

Our Model Partners

Mahindra and Mahindra C.G. Herbals, Mumbai Future Agrovert, Mumbai Nirmal Seeds, Maharashtra First Impression, Mumbai Nikhil Sugar Mill Ltd. , Harda Malpani Trust, Mumbai / Bajwada State Bank of India, Harda Jain Irrigation System Ltd. , Jalgaon Narmada Valley Farms Produce Ltd Organization for Motivation, Harda Lal Bahadur Shastri Mahavidyalaya, Harda Buldana Urban Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd. Dhoot Krishi Farm, Kannaud. K.G. Educational Society, Bhopal. Krishak Jagat, Bhopal

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AGRICULTURE: UPGRADATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

MULTICROPPING

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AGRICULTURE: UPGRADATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

EXTENSIVE MECHANISATION

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AGRICULTURE: UPGRADATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

POLYHOUSES: Normal and Force Ventilated and Drip Irrigation

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AGRICULTURE: UPGRADATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

KNOWLEDGE SHARING THROUGH FARMERS CLUBS

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AGRICULTURE: UPGRADATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

KNOWLEDGE SHARING THROUGH FARMERS CLUBS

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AGRICULTURE: UPGRADATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

SUPERIOR QUALITY SEEDS

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: HORTICULTURE

Examples: Mango, Guava, Amla, Pomegranate, Chikku, Lemon

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: HORTICULTURE

Examples: Mango, Guava, Amla, Pomegranate, Chikku, Lemon

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: SERICULTURE Model partner Mr.Shrivastav (Prakrit, Hoshangabad) High profit margin business (33-40%), Year long production, high care but small gestation, one time investment Prakrits turnover is 10 crores in just 5 years High forecasted demand for silk with export potential Experimented earlier. Hence Harda farmers acquainted to basic knowledge of silk farming Recommendations Start Sericulture on a large scale Improvise on earlier mistakes

DEFORESTATION: WHAT IT HAS DONE!!!

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: AFFORESTATION AND FOREST VILLAGES

Advantages Arrests soil erosion and hence flooding Government schemes to encourage afforestation: Subsidy on plants and cash and produce benefits Prevent forest fires by making 3m wide rings Dense forests will help in keeping the temperature low

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: TOURISM Potential Tourist Spots Identified: Joga, Makdai, Teli ki Sarai, Siddeshwar Temple, Omkareshwar, Bhimbheteka, Chichot Kuti, Babar Caves, Buana Festival

Harda was awarded Best District for eco tourism last year The unique concept of Agri Tourism can be developed Eco tourism model can be developed by building sustainable and non polluting accommodations Light and sound shows to promote the extremely rich history and culture can be presented to the tourists Adventure and water sports can be made available in places like Makdai and Joga Food joints should be opened in all spots for providing refreshments

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: TOURISM

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: TOURISM

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: TOURISM

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: WAREHOUSING AND COLD STORAGE

Produce can be kept in a controlled environment so as to reduce damage They can be graded in the warehouse itself and sent directly for export If cold storage facilities are made available, multi cropping will increase as vegetables and fruits can be kept fresher for a longer time

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: MICROFINANCE AND DAIRY FARMING Model partner Sahayog Microfinance (Mr.) Small loans upto Rs 50000 to a group of 10 women on Joint liability group methodology similar to NVDRFT Dairy training, breeding, milk route, financing Currently only 3000 litres of milk produced. Potential for 1 lakh litres Sahayog also present in Biogas (Renewable) energy (4 biogas plants of 10MW each) and pharmaceuticals. Already operates in Bhopal, Betul, Hoshangabad and Chhindwara districts Recommendations Livestock raising and breeding should be started on a large scale Government assistance can be taken to develop milk routes

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: MICROFINANCE AND DIARY FARMING

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: EDUCATION Education Challenges Faced No provisions for higher secondary education No agriculture related courses Lack of quality faculty Accessibility is a big issue How to Address Training camps and placement fairs should be organized Use of latest technology like VSAT Constructing an Agricultural University

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: EDUCATION

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: EDUCATION

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: HEALTHCARE

Healthcare Challenges faced: Lack of Speciality hospitals People have to travel long distances to reach hospitals Low HIV awareness How to Address? Awareness camps to be held in association with Red Cross

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: Organic Farming ( Nateuco Science) No fertilizer being used Saves money for the farmer 3 years needed for soil preparation for organic farming Growing demand in cities because of rising health awareness Easy to export as products will be of a very high quality

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: COMPUTERIZATION OF COOPERATIVE SOCITIES Case study visit Charkhera Society Meeting with Mr. Ashok Gurjar (Chairman, Charkhera society) & Mr. Gaikwad (DDM, Nabard) Computerization already recommended by vaidyanathan committee Benefits Accounting transparency, efficient tracking, farmers education and recommendation, easier implementation of funds disbursal and insurance Recommendations - Computerization of all 52 Cooperative societies with a centralized control structure

SCOPE AND EXPANSION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS: VALUE ADDITION Mr. Pintoo agarwal Solvex Ltd. Mr. Agarwal Kamal Kishore Flour mill Mr. Vipin Agarwal Sugar factory Mr. Neeraj Liven Tea Better margins at higher step of value chain Mr. Shankar Solanki polyhouse farming & indigenous brands Rana greens eliminates 2 layers of middleman and gives fair price to both farmers & customers

Recommendations
Encourage setting up processing plants instead of sending to Mumbai and Indore Dehydrate to make export quality Produce indigenous Narmada valley brands

ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT Mr. Kansotiya, Chief Secretary of Higher education Mr. , Commissioner of Narmadapuram Mr. Sudam Khare, Collector (Harda) Mrs. Pushplata (Ex-collector of Harda) Recommendations Knowledge of Government schemes should be enhanced Invite government officers to club meetings

Our Model Partners

Mahindra and Mahindra C.G. Herbals, Mumbai Future Agrovert, Mumbai Nirmal Seeds, Maharashtra First Impression, Mumbai Nikhil Sugar Mill Ltd. , Harda Malpani Trust, Mumbai / Bajwada State Bank of India, Harda Jain Irrigation System Ltd. , Jalgaon Narmada Valley Farms Produce Ltd Organization for Motivation, Harda Lal Bahadur Shastri Mahavidyalaya, Harda Buldana Urban Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd. Dhoot Krishi Farm, Kannaud. K.G. Educational Society, Bhopal. Krishak Jagat, Bhopal

Meets with distinguished people in and around Harda

Mr. Azad Shatru Mr. Deepak Verma, SP Harda Upper Collector, Harda Mr. Ashok Gurjar, President Mr. J.S Gaikwad, DDM, NABARD Mr. Uttam Kumar Sharma, Harda Forest Officer, SDO Mr. Manoj Jain , Education dept Dr. Sudam Khare, Collector of Harda Mr. Rajeev Khare, Founder, LBSNC Mr. Vipin Agarwal, Owner, Nikhil Sugar Mill

Meets with distinguished people in and around Harda

Mr. Rajendra Gaur, Coordinator, Dhangaon Club Ms. Vasu, Ranger Mr. Vidhu Kashyap, Manager, Radhasaomi Trust Mr. Sachin Bondriya, Founder, Krishak Jagat Dr. Deepak Suchde, Practioner, Nateuco Science Mr. Lokesh, Sanskar School Mr. Manmohan Dhoot, Seed Farmer Mr. Shrivastav, District Silk Board officer Mr. Jagdish Gaikwad , DDM, Nabard Dr. Alam Khan, Food Expert, ICAR Mr. J.N. Kansotiya, Principal Secretary Govt. of MP, Higher Education Deptt. Mr. Pushpa Lata Sahyog MF Mr. Parikshit Rana, Founder, Rana Greens

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