JambukhandKisan Producer Company's (JKPCL) first retail venture in Partapur

JKPCL is a farmers' federation based in Sagwadia, Banswara. JKPCL has been formed under the NAIP project with the facilitation of Lead Centre, Maharana PratapUniversity of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur and Access Development Services,Udaipur. JKPCL is planning to open a chain of retail stores in the potential markets in order to support the farming community and meet the local demand. The company is opening first of its kind in Partapur as a Fresh Vegetable Retailshop on 16th March, 2010.

Board of Management Appreciate NAIP ( Comp.-3) Work

The Chairman of the Board of Management of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur invited Consortium Principal Investigator of NAIP sanctioned sub-project under Component -3 for presentation in the meeting on 12th March, 2010.
The CPI-Dr. I.J.Mathur presented detailed objectives of the project, innovations made, process documentation and achievements of the last two years. The members appreciated the innovations and work done on such a large scale in the tribal areas of Rajasthan for ascertaining livelihood security. The members suggested that since state in under the grip of drought, efforts be made for promoting water conservation technologies, promoting protected cultivation. The members also suggested that in A.I, Gir breed of cattle be promoted. We should also ensure quality semen for A.I. The Board members Shri Hemant Bohra, Dr.S.R.Chaudhary, Dr.K.B.Sharma, Mr. Nathani, Dr.P.M.Jain, Dr.(Smt.) Maya Choudhary, Dr.Bhawani Singh Rathore, Comptroller Mr. Bhupesh Mathur and Registrar Mr.Furqan Khan were present. The meeting was chaired by Consortium Leader & Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. S.S.Chahal.

Padma Bhusan Sh. Anil Bordia visited field activities in NAIP operational area

Padma Bhusan Sh. Anil Bordia along with Mrs. Otima Bordia, UPSC Member , Dr. S.L.Mehta, RPCChairman (NAIP) & Fomer Vice- Chancellor, MPUAT visited NAIP activities in Jharna village of Mavli-I cluster . They were very much impressed with the activities going in the field for livelihood security of tribal farmers especially raising of vegetable seedlings in polyhouses, orchards of pomegranate, high density guava orchards, mangers, pipe irrigation,etc. They interacted with the farmers and took feed back about various interventions tested. They adressed a group of farmers and others at Rural Technology Centre at Jharana. CPI Dr. I.J.Mathur, S.K.Intodia , SVSN Secretary, Dr.B.L.Baser and other Trustee's of SVSN were also present. Dr. H.S. Chundawat of Alakh Nayan Mandir declared that he will organize eye treatment camps for all the households of Mavli-I cluster free of cost. Vice- President (HRD), Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Udaipur Sh. Ahmed Sultan also declared for more support to families of NAIP selected villages.