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SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS THROUGH ORGANIC FARMING IN
TAMIL NADU
This project supported by Jamsetji Tata Trust, Mumbai is being implemented in Kancheepuram, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul and Nagapattinam districts from May 2009 onwards. The main objective of the project is to create livelihoods through organic farming for small and marginal farmers in Tamil Nadu and to make agriculture sustainable through organic farming. Project activities are in progress in 36 villages of Kancheepuram, Nagapattinam, Dindigul and Ramanathapuram districts.
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STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FOR IMPROVING RURAL LIVELIHOODS: A PROJECT WITH FOCUS ON DRYLAND AGRICULTURE
This project supported by Ford Foundation and Hivos is implemented in Thiruvannamalai and Dindigul districts of Tamil Nadu. The main goal of the project is to increase income levels of farmers with special focus on dryland areas of India through sustainable agricultural practices, inculcating strong components of sustainability, food security and nutritional security. Project activities are implemented in 13 villages of Javvadhu hills and Dindigul district.
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COMPAS PROGRAMME ON ENDOGENOUS DEVELOPMENT AND BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY
COMPAS (Comparing and Supporting Endogenous Development) programme is a network of organizations from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe who are working on the current relevance and applications of traditional knowledge systems in varied areas. CIKS has been part of the COMPAS network since its inception in 1995 and we are also currently the Asian Coordinators of this programme. Visit the COMPAS web site.
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CORE SUPPORT PROGRAMME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Science and Society division of the Department of Science and Technology has been providing core support to our organization for the last four years.
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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, REDUCTION OF POPs AND LIVELIHOODS FOR FARMERS IN TAMIL NADU – A SUSTAINABLE TRIANGLE This project is being implemented in Kancheepuram, Thiruvannamalai, Dindigul and Ramanathapuram districts with support from UNDP-GEF from November 2008 onwards.
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INTRODUCING ORGANIC FARMING TO ALANGADU VILLAGE
We are involved in the promotion of organic farming in the Alangadu village of Nagapattinam district from January 2009 onwards with the support of a family belonging to Alangadu village.
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ENHANCING LIVELIHOOD AND FOOD SECURITY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ORGANIC FARMING AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This project, supported by the Ford Foundation, aims to enhance the livelihood of small and marginal farmers through organic farming and biodiversity conservation.
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PADDY ORGANIC CHAIN FROM SEED TO MARKET : A PILOT PROJECT IN TAMIL NADU
A pilot project entitled – “Paddy organic chain from seed to market : A pilot project in Tamil Nadu” was launched during October 2005 with support from Hivos, Bangalore. The project covers all components of the paddy organic chain - from seed to market
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RESTORATION OF TSUNAMI AFFECTED LANDS IN NAGAPATTINAM DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU
Our centre decided to work long term in the restoration of agricultural lands affected by tsunami. A project was taken up with support from Wetlands International South Asia. This project was implemented for a period of 9 months from July 2006 to March 2007.
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TESTING AND PROPAGATION OF METHODS BASED ON VRKSHAYURVEDA (TRADITIONAL INDIAN PLANT SCIENCE) FOR THE CULTIVATION OF SELECTED VEGETABLES. STUDIES ON DISEASE RESISTANCE, GROWTH ENHANCEMENT AND PEST CONTROL FOR CHILLI, TOMATO, BRINJAL AND OKRA
CIKS has been involved in doing a lot of work relating to vrkshayurveda for the past several years.Supported by DST, this project focuses on use of Vrkshayurveda, the traditional Indian plant science, for vegetable cultivation.
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SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEED STORAGE STRUCTURES FOR TEN ORGANIC FARMERS’ SANGAMS (ASSOCIATIONS) IN KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT OF TAMILNADU, INDIA
The Cottonwood Foundation provided support for the construction of much needed storage structures in Kancheepuram district. These structures have helped farmers store their produce, and hence get better prices.
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Enhancing Nutritional and Food Security of Small and Marginal Farmers by a Package of Organic and Sustainable Farming Technologies
This is a project for enhancing livelihood security of small and marginal farmers by empowering them with a package of organic and sustainable farming technologies. This project is for a period of two years that is from June 2005 to May 2007, and is supported by CAPART.
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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ORGANIC FARMING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU
CIKS was recognized as the Technology Resource Centre (TRC) by the Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) during the year 2005. The main objective of this project is to build the capacity of the farmers on organic farming through trainings, make farmers more familiar about organic farming by establishing demonstration fields, to establish a rural library and a training centre and to develop various training modules on organic farming.
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DEVELOPMENT OF STORAGE FORMS OF BIOPESTICIDE PREPARED BY LOW COST ECO FRIENDLY METHODS: TESTING AND STANDARDIZATION THROUGH INSECT REARING LABORATORY AND FIELD TRIALS
CIKS has been working with several plant products and also experimenting to test the efficacy of these plant products against different pests in farmers’ fields. Developing storage forms of biopesticides will go a long way towards reducing the use of chemical pesticides. This project is supported by DST.
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IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS OF FARMERS THROUGH ORGANIC VEGETABLE CULTIVATION IN THE IRRIGATED AREAS OF DINDIGUL DISTRICT IN TAMIL NADU
This project for improving livelihoods of farmers through Organic Vegetable Cultivation with a package of organic and sustainable farming technologies is being implemented with the help of Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai under their Small Grants Programme.
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IMPROVING THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF MID-DAY MEALS THROUGH ORGANIC KITCHEN GARDENS IN NAGAPATTINAM DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU
This project supported by the Department of Science and Technology aimed to enhance the nutritional status of the mid-day meal in the selected schools of Nagapattinam district through organic kitchen gardening. This project was implemented during the period of June 2008 – June 2009.
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