a. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) started a scheme with the aim to develop sustainable models of organic farming through a mix of traditional wisdom and modern science to ensure long-term soil fertility and resource conservation and help in climate change adaptation. It primarily aims to increase soil fertility and thereby helps in production of healthy food through organic practices without the use of agro-chemicals.

 For more Details: https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in/pkvy/index.aspx

 b. National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture

National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which was launched in February 2011. The project aims to enhance resilience of Indian agriculture to climate change and climate vulnerability through strategic research and technology demonstration. The research on adaptation and mitigation covers crops, livestock, fisheries and natural resource management. The project consists of four components, viz., Strategic Research, Technology Demonstration, Capacity Building and Sponsored/Competitive Grants.

 For More Details: http://www.nicra-icar.in/nicrarevised/index.php/home1

c.  Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission of Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation under Ministry of Jal Shakti, which is being implemented in partnership with the states, seeks to enable every household in villages to have functional tap connection by 2024. The rural drinking water supply is a complex subject with various social, environmental and technical challenges like geo-genic and anthropogenic water quality issues, long-term potable water supply in harsh edapho-climatic conditions and disaster-prone areas, measurement and monitoring of water service delivery, behaviour change management, cost-effective grey water treatment and reuse, etc. Thus, given the challenges and the knowledge gaps being faced while implementing Jal Jeevan Mission with speed and scale, along with the future of rural water security, there is a pressing need for significant research and innovation in the water supply sector. Now, more than ever, National Jal Jeevan  Mission will be supporting, promoting and cultivating research and innovation to solve the issues faced by the water supply sector in the rural areas.

National Jal Jeevan Mission is inviting proposals from young minds, researchers, academia, entrepreneurs, and start-ups working in this sector to provide cost-effective solutions and fill knowledge gaps. Furthermore, the Department/ National Mission/ SWSM will conduct action research and concurrent evaluation studies for adopting evidence-based technical intervention to manage rural water supply efficiently, effectively and economically.

 For more Details: https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/