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Agriculture
Agriculture always prevails
The current scenario Agriculture
45% of the labour force is directly or indirectly linked with Agriculture. Thus, it’s a major economic growth driver.
Concerning Uttar Pradesh, Agriculture provides livelihood to nearly 65% of the workforce. It also contributes immensely to the food security of the nation as it is the top producer of many crops.
The issues on the ground
Challanges
Pesticides overuse and degrading soil quality
The quality of soil is degraded due to contamination from the overuse of pesticides and fertilizers for decades.
Reduction in productivity – A major concern
Not many have access to opt for mechanization, also poor soil quality and varying climatic conditions
Gender gap
Despite the change in mindset, the gender gap exists in this sector in terms of wages, exposure and leadership.
Other miscellaneous challenges
Shrinking land holdings, the rising cost of cultivation, inaccessibility to vital resources, market volatilities & tactics, weak bargaining power, crop insurance coverage, etc
Pesticides overuse and degrading soil quality
The quality of soil is degraded due to contamination from the overuse of pesticides and fertilizers for decades.
Reduction in productivity – A major concern
Reduction in productivity – A major concern
Not many have access to opt for mechanization, also poor soil quality and varying climatic conditions.
Gender gap
Gender gap
Despite the change in mindset, the gender gap exists in this sector in terms of wages, exposure and leadership.
Other miscellaneous challenges
Other miscellaneous challenges
Shrinking land holdings, the rising cost of cultivation, inaccessibility to vital resources, market volatilities & tactics, weak bargaining power, crop insurance coverage, etc
Our focus area
Western Uttar Pradesh region
Our target group
The solutions we offered
Our Agriculture Activities
Contact
Ek Soch Foundation,
#19A & #19B Sector #125,
Noida – 201-301,
Uttar Pradesh, India
#19A & #19B Sector #125,
Noida – 201-301,
Uttar Pradesh, India