Quality Seed Access Production
The Quality Seed Access Production project, supported by ICRISAT, aims to strengthen agricultural productivity by ensuring farmers have access to high-quality seeds. Implemented since 2023, the project operates across three districts—Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar, covering all Gram Panchayats and villages in 15 blocks including Basta, Baliapal, Jaleswar, Bhogarai, Bangiriposi, Saraskana, Bisoi, Kuliana, Keonjhar Sadar, Banspal, Champua, Joda, Saharpada, Hatadihi, and Ghasipura. With an approved budget of ₹13 lakh, the initiative targets 6,700 farmers, helping them improve crop yield, quality, and income. The project focuses on training farmers, promoting modern cultivation practices, and ensuring the timely availability of certified seeds. Through this intervention, SPARSHA aims to enhance agricultural resilience, promote sustainable farming, and empower rural farming communities.