Housewife sustained livelihood through Climate Resilient Technologies

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of this time. Temperatures are rising, drought and wild fire accidents are more frequent, rainfall patterns are shifting, glaciers and snow are melting, global mean sea level is rising. Agriculture, which is the backbone of the Indian economy, is directly being affected by these adverse changes in climate. Namsai, an aspirational district which has been identified as one among the most vulnerable to climate change. The district where farmers are already facing incidences of flash flood, mild drought, insect pest infestation, etc. Livestock are also experiencing heat stress, stress due to animal feed shortfalls and spread of parasites and vector-borne diseases. In order to mitigate the such adverse effects of climate change, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Namsai undertook demonstration programmes of various climate resilient technologies through National Innovation in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project under Technology Demonstration Component (TDC). Smt. Nang Samathi Longkan of Mengkeng Khamti village adopted under the NICRAproject has shown impressive results by following diligently all the risk management technologies and advice given based on the vulnerability of the region. Agriculture being the primary source of income of the family, prior to the interventions in the village Smt Samathi’s family income was around 1 lakh only. In 2022-23, post intervention, her hard and smart work paid off by doubling their family income, improving their financial state. She has inspired and motivated many of the other co-farmers in and around her village.