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High on Cardamom
ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Initiative:

Promotion of cardamom cultivation by organising youths into Farmers Clubs

Beneficiaries:

Youth of Arunachal Pradesh

The Challenge:

  • Heavy reliance on opium cultivation
  • Phasing out opium cultivation and providing other viable options
  • Phasing out opium cultivation and providing other viable options

The Solution:

  • NABARD sanctioned Farmers Clubs in the area
  • Youths were trained in farming, accounting and paperwork
  • Farmers Clubs reached out to remote communities and helped them access market for trade throughout the year

The Impact:

  • Replacement of opium cultivation with cardamom
  • Drop in opium addiction
  • Cultural activities organised by Farmers Clubs have restored the community’s sense of pride
  • Farmers aware of market dynamics, a key objective of the project
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