Catalyzing climate resilient agriculture in the dry temperate region of Himachal Pradesh through participatory technology demonstration

Under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project, demonstrating site-specific technology packages on farmers’ fields with their active participation for adapting to current climate risks and building up the capacity of the farmers in climate resilient agriculture, activities were planned and executed under natural resource management, crop production, livestock management and institutional intervention modules during the years from 2011 to 2018 at Telangi village of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kinnaur. Different need-based interventions were implemented through the village climate risk management committee and were evaluated in terms of measurable indicators alongwith critical evaluation for economic implications. Adoption of successful interventions has been replicated in the villages adjoining the NICRA village resulting into formation of NICRA cluster.