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Climate Proofing Project Mekalagattu

Charity brings to life again those who are spiritually dead.

Thomas Aquinas

Programs related to Poultry, Sheep rearing and Nutrition under Integrated Farming Systems, Pandal Vegetable Cultivation, Green Manure Cultivation, and BioControl Agents have been implemented. Supported by :National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)- Hyderabad Operational Area:Mekala Gattu, RR Bungalow, GB Thanda, Gorrebodu Thanda and Erragadda Thanda of Raghunathapally Mnadal, Jangoan District. Goals: To ensure that agriculture remains a viable and sustainable livelihood option for current and future generations in the face of a changing climate Objectives :
  • 10 Households covered with Drip systems and Sprinklers.
  • 11 farmers growing organic pandal vegetable cultivation.
  • 10 farmers practising mixed cropping.
  • 10 new farmers took up fodder cultivation
  • 50farmers are involved in Zero Budget natural farming.
  • 30 farmers supported with Green manure cultivation (Jeeliga Seed)
  • 30 farmers Supported with Biocontrol agents (Trico darma viridi, pesticides)
  • 16 farmers supported with Integrated Farming system (IFS) viz., Poultry, Sheep raring and vegetable cultivation.
A village knowledge centre has been set up in Mekalagattu village with Agri tools and operated as a community-led Custom Hiring Centre.  

Goals

This project aims to promote biodiversity, enhance soil health, improve water retention, and provide a sustainable source of income for farmers, by combining the elements of agriculture and forestry.