Income augmentation through strategic climate resilient interventions at Kyrdemkulai village, Meghalaya

Abstract

The present paper highlights the impact of climate resilient technologies demonstrated in Krydemkulai village of Meghalaya during the period 2019-2021 under different implementation-modules of Technology Demonstration Component and Scheduled Caste Sub Plan of NICRA by ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. The interventions, zero tillage pea in paddy fallow and raised & sunken bed technologies under Natural Resource Management module proved to be an effective adaptive measure to combat moisture stress during winter and has provided better land utilization and maximized the cropping intensity. Intervention of intercropping under crop based module served as a contingency even if the main crop (mint) fail as the farmers could still obtain income from the second crop (cauliflower). The mushroom cultivation enterprise has provided both nutritional and income security for the farm families with the option to further use of the spent mushroom beds as protein-fortified cattle feed, organic manure or substrate for vermicomposting. Under the livestock module, scientific interventions in piggery and cattle farming reduce morbidity and mortality rate, improve productivity and reduce exposure to erratic climatic conditions. The climate resilient technologies have created a significant impact in improving the productivity and income augmentation of the farmers of the village.