Taking a giant leap in providing equal opportunities to women workforce and with an aim to link the farming community of Jharkhand with the new age farming technology, 24 women farmers of the State were sent to Israel on a five-day trip on Sunday.
The women farmers will study and gather inputs about advance farming practices during their trip. This is for the first time that to nurture the skills of women farmers, such a tour has been organised by the Government of Jharkhand (GoJ).
Notably, Israel is a world leader in agricultural research and development (R&D).
During the interactive session with the Chief Minister Raghubar Das and senior bureaucrats, Amrita Kumari, a female farmer said that she was overwhelmed to hear that she has been selected in the women team going to Israel.
“For the first time, I am going out of my country. I am excited and will try to learn advanced agro techniques there,” she said. Similarly, a woman farmer from Khunti district said that after returning, she will impart training to other women farmers of her district for better agricultural yield.
On the occasion CM said, “The women workforce of Jharkhand has always proved their mettle. Women are doing incredibly well in all the sectors. The government will provide all possible assistance to nurture their aspirations.”
Das encouraged the team to develop curiosity and learn new agro-technology for the better outcome. “Following the vision of PM Narendra Modi, the state has achieved 14% agricultural growth rate within four years. Soon, Jharkhand will emerge as the leader in agro-sector,” he said.
The CM motivated the team and advised the women farmers to collect inputs about cooperative farming, drip irrigation system, dairy culture, pisciculture including organic farming techniques. On the occasion he announced that the women farmers after getting advanced training at Israel will work as ‘Master Trainers’ at their respective districts.
Agriculture Secretary, Puja Singhal said that earlier 54 male farmers were sent to Israel in two batches, who are now imparting training among the farmers of their districts. “The women delegation going to Israel is accompanied by women officials. So far, the experience have been enriching for the farmers. The women team too will gain knowledge out of this trip and will emerge as role models in their respective districts,” she said.
Agriculture Minister Randhir Singh, Principal Secretary to CM Sunil Kumar Barnwal among other dignitaries were present on the occasion.