Promoting Livelihood through Farm Mechanization (Jaipur, Nagpur & Zaheerabad)​

Objectives​

  • Improve the livelihood of rural youth and community members through capacity-building initiatives focused on farm mechanization.​
  • Reduce gender disparities in farm mechanization.​
  • Enhance community engagement to improve livelihood opportunities​
  • Improve livelihoods through the adoption of sustainable and cost-effective farm mechanization practices
  • Target Beneficiaries​

    The beneficiaries of the program has been the local youth (Men and Women)​

    Challenge​

    The challenge of the project lies in effectively addressing multifaceted objectives aimed at uplifting rural livelihoods and promoting gender equality through farm mechanization initiatives while countering the popular cultural narrative. It entails devising strategies to equip rural youth and community members with the necessary skills and resources to engage in mechanized farming, thereby enhancing their economic prospects. ​

    Strategy​​

    The strategy was intended to catalyze, facilitate and manage demand-driven, low cost and easily accessible outcome based training to rural youth as tractor operator and tractor mount agriculture machine operator; that can benefit the small and marginalized farmers in the chosen geography. The emphasis is on, imparting domain related skills and knowledge along with the right attitude to effectively engage in income generation activities.​

    Journey​

  • Base line survey: The survey has been conducted in the chosen geography to map the local status of farm mechanization, land holding pattern identifying major crops grown.
  • Ground connect and mobilization: Ground connect and rigorous community sensitization and social mobilization campaigns to generate awareness.​
  • Counselling: Sensitized and counselled the community for the greater participation of women.​
  • Curriculum development: A curated curriculum having components of Tractor Operator and Tractor mount agriculture machine operator has been designed.​
  • Training: The program has followed the concrete and efficient training framework.
  • Outcome​

  • Physical Strain Reduction
  • Improvement in Quality of Life​
  • Time saved in farm operations​
  • Influence on Agricultural Decision-Making​
  • Impact on Personal Empowerment and Social Activities
  • Challenges & Solutions​

    Initially, the program planned to include Housekeeping sector training. However, due to limited interest from candidates and discussions with the Mahindra & Mahindra team, this role was removed from the agenda. This decision, prioritizing candidate aspirations and market relevance, highlighted the program’s adaptability and commitment to meaningful, demand-driven training.​

    Centum's Impact

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    3900+​ Lives Impacted​
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    1440+​ Trained​
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    1300+​ Linked with Livelihood​