All the concerned districts of Bundelkhand have their economy predominantly based on agriculture. But outdated farming methods, unscientific cultivation and insufficient use of modern technologies in agriculture have kept the agriculture-based economy on the verge of subsistence only. Lack of modern technology of agriculture in this region has lead to several issues, including: Reduced efficiency and productivity, Increased waste, Lower incomes for farmers, Environmental damage.
In MP Bundelkhand, percentage of total irrigated land is higher than the state average, at nearly 40% of total sown land. However, none of the districts of MP Bundelkhand rank among MP’s top districts in the yield of any crop.
Damoh, located in the heart of Bundelkhand, is a strategically crucial region for our program due to its location. With most of the population directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture, Bundelkhand and its surrounding areas, holds considerable potential for agricultural expansion and improvement. Despite its agricultural significance, the region is lagging in technical agricultural practices, Thus have a significant opportunity for impactful intervention
