Gujarat – India – Experience : Innovative Extension Approach  INDIA @ COP 22
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                  Innovative  Extension Approach     INDIA @ COP 22
             
                        SITUATION ANALYSIS 
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      Gujarat -State situated on the western coast of India with diverse  
     topography 
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      Home to the largest desert in the country known as Rann of 
     Kutch. 
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      The state has all possible handicaps faced by agriculture  (rain-
     fed, recurrent droughts, untimely/irregular rainfall  etc.)
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       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%. 
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      Agriculture was not sustainable in many parts of the state  
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                   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  
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    New Extension Approach  contd…                  INDIA@COP22
    •  Action at bottom - the village/ individual farmer level.
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    Focus on selection of crops which soil can sustain and input 
    assistance to poor farmers. 
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    Direct dialogue with farmers, field functionaries  & experts  
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    Provided knowledge and technology at the door steps of the 
    farmers. 
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    Developed detailed implementation & M & E framework.
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    Reviewed  closely - one month prior to monsoon – when 
    actual field level actions take place.
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   New Extension -  Farmer Centric Approach-i        INDIA @ COP 22
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