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Minutes of District Level Workshop & Experience Sharing Meet on Climate Change Impact

and Possible Adaptive Strategies

Venue: Hall of Minority Developm

Development Research Communication and

(DRCSC) is implementing a project which focuses on developing

climate adaptive and resilient livelihood systems through

diversification, technology adoption and natural resource

management for rural small and marginal farmers associated

with agriculture and allied sector specifically in semi

of Purulia & Bankura Districts of West Bengal, India.

is initiated last year with a launching programme in

2015 and after that various activities are going on focusing on

mitigate and deluge the adverse impact of Climate Change on

food & livelihood security of the small & marginal farmers.

With this backdrop, a one day District Level Workshop & Experience Sharing Meet on Climate Change

Impact and Possible Adaptive Str

done by lighting the lamp with grace presence

Smt. Somjita Chakraborty, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of

DRCSC welcomes the guests and

District level workshop. She also stated in brief the interventions

according to the project objectives and requested all Govt.

officials and Steering Committee members to make comments

on it.

An Audio-visual reportage on the interventions of last one year

of activities in Bankura & Purulia is shared in front of the

audience. The reportage highlights

beneficiaries, rain water harvesting

System (IFS), ditch excavation, Dug-

etc. different types of adaptive meas

reduce climatic variability.


and Possible Adaptive Strategies

of Minority Development Cell, Bankura Date: 27.05.2016

Development Research Communication and Services Centre

is implementing a project which focuses on developing

climate adaptive and resilient livelihood systems through

diversification, technology adoption and natural resource

management for rural small and marginal farmers associated

riculture and allied sector specifically in semi-arid region

of West Bengal, India. The project

launching programme in 28th

May

and after that various activities are going on focusing on to

the adverse impact of Climate Change on

food & livelihood security of the small & marginal farmers.

District Level Workshop & Experience Sharing Meet on Climate Change

Impact and Possible Adaptive Strategies has been organized in Conference Hall of Minority

Development Cell, Bankura on 27th

May 2016. The objective of this

programme is to share the activities which are done by DRCSC for

the last one year and recommendations & suggestions for further

development of the project. The programme initiates with

welcoming of guests in the dias. The guests are;

Dasgupta, ADM (Dev.) of Bankura District, Sri Nimai Ch. Halder, PD,

DRDC, Bankura, Sri Somnath Bhattacharya, DDM,

Bankura and Prof. (Dr.) Sugata Hazra, of Oceanographic Studies,

Jadavpur University, Kolkata. After that the inaugural ceremony is

done by lighting the lamp with grace presence of Smt. Aditi Dasgupta, ADM (Dev.) of Bankura District

, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of

the guests and shared the objective of this

She also stated in brief the interventions

according to the project objectives and requested all Govt.

Committee members to make comments

on the interventions of last one year

ankura & Purulia is shared in front of the

The reportage highlights the crop advisory services and its process of circul

ain water harvesting structures, mixed cropping, nutrition garden, Integrated Farming

-well excavation, plantation like, Mango orchard with mixed cropping

etc. different types of adaptive measures which was implemented in the villages of Bankura & Purulia


Date: 27.05.2016

District Level Workshop & Experience Sharing Meet on Climate Change

Conference Hall of Minority

The objective of this

programme is to share the activities which are done by DRCSC for

suggestions for further

The programme initiates with

welcoming of guests in the dias. The guests are; Smt. Aditi

Sri Nimai Ch. Halder, PD,

DRDC, Bankura, Sri Somnath Bhattacharya, DDM, NABARD,

Sugata Hazra, of Oceanographic Studies,

the inaugural ceremony is

) of Bankura District.

the crop advisory services and its process of circulation to the

Integrated Farming

Mango orchard with mixed cropping

which was implemented in the villages of Bankura & Purulia to

Following this

Studies, Jadavpur University

m

Jadavpur University (JU) is

possible adaptive measures to cope up with climatic changes. He

highlighted the average rainfall with Standard Precipitation Index

(SPI), forecast of d

shared some of the findings of the study including study of soil

mixture, village level topography and water resource assessment etc.

According to the study findings interventions of DRCSC are more beneficia

West Bengal. Moreover the study focuses on ecosystem based cropping pattern, alternative practices to

increase water availability, depth of pond, size

trend analysis of water demand (domestic consumption, irrigation and other livelihood purpose etc.).

The study will be continued and a micro

shortly.

After that the interventions with respect

shared by Sri Sujit Kumar Mitra

Convener of District level Steering Committee

prediction data and its process of circulation among the farmers.

weather data is received in Climate Resource Centre (CRC)

data is sent to Climate Expert. Afte

sent to group of experts in Agriculture Universities. The advices from

agricultural expert are again sent to CRC and it is translated to local

cultivation) in Baidh land (medium up land)

gets help from Krishi Paramarsha (Crop Advisory messages) and

rescued his crop from pest attack. Likewise experiences from

Joydeb Mandi, Ramkrishna Murmu etc. shared that the crop

advisory messages helped a lot fo

climatic uncertainty. During the sharing

Officer (FEO) of Sonamukhi Block requested for having these weather prediction data for their region.

Case Story – Reduction of cost through

weather prediction

Hetiasura Bindas Group

Address: Hetiasura,

6 members jointly did relay cropping (Grass

pea in 5 bigha paddy field).

• Following weather prediction of

possibility of rain on 14th

and 15th

March, they harvested Grass pea on

13th

March, 2016 and indeed it rains on

that day.

• Following weather forecast they could

save crop loss and harvested grass pea

jointly.

Following this Dr. Sugata Hazra, Professor in School of Oceanographic

Studies, Jadavpur University presented on Gram Panchayat

micro-planning based on GIS mapping and community

Jadavpur University (JU) is conducting this study to find out the



(SPI), forecast of draught and contour map of both the districts. He



According to the study findings interventions of DRCSC are more beneficial in the Semi


increase water availability, depth of pond, size of pond, renovation of existing water storage system,

er demand (domestic consumption, irrigation and other livelihood purpose etc.).

The study will be continued and a micro-plan with a holistic approach of development will be developed

After that the interventions with respect to expected outcomes are

Sri Sujit Kumar Mitra, Project Manager of DRCSC and

Convener of District level Steering Committee. He focused on weather

and its process of circulation among the farmers. The

weather data is received in Climate Resource Centre (CRC) and then the

data is sent to Climate Expert. After that the prediction from experts

sent to group of experts in Agriculture Universities. The advices from

agricultural expert are again sent to CRC and it is translated to local

language. The information is

then widely disseminated and it empowers the farm

make own decision for farming activities.

out that although there is draught situation in current year in

the project areas, but the farmers are cultivating crops

according to the weather prediction and advisory messages.

He enlightened on a case story where reduction of cost and

reintroduction of Horsegram crop is done through weather

prediction. Some of the experiences of the farmers like

Mahadev Tudu of

Bankura practiced

alternative

agriculture (vegetable

(medium up land). Sudhir Kumar Besra

(Crop Advisory messages) and

rescued his crop from pest attack. Likewise experiences from

Joydeb Mandi, Ramkrishna Murmu etc. shared that the crop

advisory messages helped a lot for continuing farming in

During the sharing Fishery Extension

requested for having these weather prediction data for their region.

of cost through

6 members jointly did relay cropping (Grass

March, they harvested Grass pea on

March, 2016 and indeed it rains on

Following weather forecast they could

save crop loss and harvested grass pea Single stick paddy cultivation

Name : Sitaram Hansda

Village: Namogora Jaganatdihi

Size of plot: 5 Katha

Seed required: 300 gram

Tiller: 26

Paddy harvested: 142 kg (this year)

Paddy harvested in traditional practices

116 kg (Last year in the same plot in

traditional practices)

Dr. Sugata Hazra, Professor in School of Oceanographic

presented on Gram Panchayat level

IS mapping and community perception.

conducting this study to find out the



h the districts. He



l in the Semi-Arid regions of


of existing water storage system,

er demand (domestic consumption, irrigation and other livelihood purpose etc.).

plan with a holistic approach of development will be developed

d it empowers the farmers to

Sri Mitra pointed

out that although there is draught situation in current year in

the project areas, but the farmers are cultivating crops

according to the weather prediction and advisory messages.

a case story where reduction of cost and

crop is done through weather

prediction. Some of the experiences of the farmers like

requested for having these weather prediction data for their region.

Single stick paddy cultivation

: Sitaram Hansda

: Namogora Jaganatdihi

: 300 gram

: 142 kg (this year)

Paddy harvested in traditional practices:

116 kg (Last year in the same plot in

Further experience was shared from many resource farmers.

of Chingri village

community level resource person and motivates other farmers to practice

ecological and integrated farming. She got help from crop advisory services. She

has his own vermi

Srimanta Soren from Joynagar village

involved in mixed cropping, fallow land cultivation, Bio

compost etc. He shared that, in his fallow la

tuber crops (Baola, Madhu, Churka

a good source of carbohydrate and other minerals.

K

practicing mixed cropping, tuber crops (strategic crops) etc. He

became a trainer in his local area and aware the farmers on the

adaptive strategies to climate change for continuing farming.

Urmila Tudu of Kendua, Bankura has nut

different irrigation techniques to cope up with water scarcity situation in

this dry region. She motivated to use pitcher irrigation, bottle irrigation,

reuse of waste water etc. In a land of 500 sq. ft. she cultivates

round the year. She is an example of managing

region.

Appreciation and suggestions from Govt. officials:

Sri Asish Kumar Bera

(D

experienced

Govt. schemes & programmes like ATMA, BGREI etc. with this project.

He also shared about Customer Hiring Centre

farmers get machines

suggested

(PKVY) where a cluster

indigenous as well as high yielding paddy seeds, inputs etc.

interacted with Sri Bera for getting proper services from the department.

Further experience was shared from many resource farmers.

of Chingri village, Bankura is an integrated farmer. She developed herself as



has his own vermi-compost unit, livestock rearing, Azolla cultivation, Bio

Srimanta Soren from Joynagar village, Bankura is a small farmer and

involved in mixed cropping, fallow land cultivation, Bio-gas, vermi-

compost etc. He shared that, in his fallow land he practiced uncultivated

Baola, Madhu, Churka Alu etc.) which is a strategic crop and

a good source of carbohydrate and other minerals.

Kshepu Hembram of Gopalpur, Bankura is also an integrated farmer




a has nutrition garden and introduce

irrigation techniques to cope up with water scarcity situation in

She motivated to use pitcher irrigation, bottle irrigation,

etc. In a land of 500 sq. ft. she cultivates vegetables

ar. She is an example of managing water systems in dry

from Govt. officials:

Sri Asish Kumar Bera, Deputy Director of Agriculture

(DDA, Admin) of Bankura commented that errati

experienced in Bankura. He felt the urgency of collaborating different


He also shared about Customer Hiring Centre (CHC)

farmers get machines in subsidized rate for farming practices. He

suggested for making linkage with Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

(PKVY) where a cluster-wise approach is taken for distribution of

high yielding paddy seeds, inputs etc. Farmers from different villages of B

interacted with Sri Bera for getting proper services from the department.

Further experience was shared from many resource farmers. Padmabati Mandi

, Bankura is an integrated farmer. She developed herself as



cultivation, Bio-gas etc.

is also an integrated farmer




Director of Agriculture, Administration,

erratic rainfall is

in Bankura. He felt the urgency of collaborating different


(CHC) a unit where

for farming practices. He

linkage with Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

wise approach is taken for distribution of

Farmers from different villages of Bankura

Dr. Mou Sen, General Manager, District Industry Centre (DIC), Bankura

appreciated the activities of DRCSC and give stress on developing

cooperatives for marketing of agricultural produces.

Sri Somnath Bhattacharya, DDM, NABARD

for sharing their activities for the last year

and encouraged to

mobilization from different agencies for doing these kinds of climate

resilient models and

marginal holding families.

Likewise Sri Mrinal Kanti Mondal, ADA,

Kumar Saha, Assistant Director of Fisheries

DRCSC to carry forward the initiatives for

climate change adaptation.

kind of support regarding implementation

of activities.

Dr. Malay Kumar Majhi, Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH)

appreciated the initiatives of DRCSC and assures every kind of assistance

regarding project implementation in the District.

Smt. Aditi Dasgupta, ADM (Dev.), Bankura

glad to participate in it. She appreciated the

DRCSC which is appropriate in this semi

water scarcity problems and encouraged

to more in the coming years. She gave

best wishes for all the project staff to

carry forward the interventions more

successfully in the coming 3 years of

project period. She sh

experience of heat

and appeal for giving stress on the water harvesting and conservation

besides other programmes for coping up with this situation. She also invites all the line departments for

making linkage and coordinates for implementing adaptive measures for possible climatic changes. She

Dr. Mou Sen, General Manager, District Industry Centre (DIC), Bankura,

appreciated the activities of DRCSC and give stress on developing

cooperatives for marketing of agricultural produces.

Sri Somnath Bhattacharya, DDM, NABARD, Bankura, congratulates DRCSC

for sharing their activities for the last year

and encouraged to go on in the coming years. He focuses on fund


resilient models and introduces adaptive strategies for the small &

marginal holding families.

Sri Mrinal Kanti Mondal, ADA, S & P, Bankura and Sri Abhijit

Kumar Saha, Assistant Director of Fisheries, encourage all the staff of

DRCSC to carry forward the initiatives for

climate change adaptation. They assure all

kind of support regarding implementation

of activities.

Dr. Malay Kumar Majhi, Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH)


regarding project implementation in the District.

, Bankura, congratulates DRCSC for organizing this workshop and feels

glad to participate in it. She appreciated the development approach of

in this semi-arid regions coping up with

water scarcity problems and encouraged

to more in the coming years. She gave

best wishes for all the project staff to

carry forward the interventions more

successfully in the coming 3 years of

project period. She shared her

experience of heat-wave for the last 2 months in the District Bankura



aking linkage and coordinates for implementing adaptive measures for possible climatic changes. She

go on in the coming years. He focuses on fund


adaptive strategies for the small &

Dr. Malay Kumar Majhi, Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH), Bankura


DRCSC for organizing this workshop and feels

wave for the last 2 months in the District Bankura



aking linkage and coordinates for implementing adaptive measures for possible climatic changes. She

said that DRCSC can be involved in Chhatna Block for scientific expertise.

According to her, in the coming year the Development Plan for Bankura

will be developed based on the context of Climate Change and the

experiences that are shared by DRCSC.

Moreover, in this sharing workshop Exhibition of stalls, Demonstration of

Climate Change Adaptive Models for sustainable living,

Product etc. is present.

Sri Dipak Ghosh, Bankura District In

participants and concluded the programme.

said that DRCSC can be involved in Chhatna Block for scientific expertise.

According to her, in the coming year the Development Plan for Bankura

eloped based on the context of Climate Change and the

experiences that are shared by DRCSC.

Moreover, in this sharing workshop Exhibition of stalls, Demonstration of

s for sustainable living, Organic food

Sri Dipak Ghosh, Bankura District In-charge of DRCSC conveys Vote of Thanks to all the dignitaries and

participants and concluded the programme.

to all the dignitaries and

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