Biotech - KISAN
Biotech - Krishi Innovation Science Application Network
Is scientist farmer partnership programme launched to empower farmers, especially women and those in rural and tribal areas, through agricultural innovation and scientific interventions.
Follows a hub and spoke model and is active across 115 aspirational districts
Over 3 lakh farmers benefitted directly and indirectly.
200+ rural enterprises developed.
In some regions, 45 - 50% of beneficiaries are women, especially from tribal communities.
52 Biotech - KISAN hubs established across all 15 agro climatic zones in collaboration with ICAR.
State wise progress Chhattisgarh (Bastar region): Income rose by 40–50% through improved bio-fortified rice; 2173 farmers benefitted. West Bengal: 37,552 farmers (including 28,756 women) trained with 14 scientific farming practices; 14 FPOs and 134 FIGs formed. Madhya Pradesh: 67,630 farmers benefitted via technology adoption across 8 Aspirational Districts. Jharkhand (Deoghar): 69–100% increase in cocoon and compost production; 2100 families covered. Meghalaya & Sikkim: 18–20% yield increase in maize, turmeric, tomato; pest reduction by 50%.
