Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates farmers' training, agro-processing centre in Karnataka's Yadgir
Yadgir, June 4
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday inaugurated the Farmers' Training Centre and Common Facility Centre for Agro Processing at Badepalli in Gurmitkal taluk of Yadgir district, Karnataka.
The facility has been established under the guidance of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and implemented under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).
The Farmers' Training and Agro-Processing Centre has been set up with support from the MPLADS scheme, the Government of India and NABARD.
The centre has been developed with the objective of strengthening rural livelihoods and agricultural value chains in the Kalyana Karnataka region.
The project aims to provide farmers with access to modern infrastructure, skill development opportunities and value-added facilities to support agricultural activities and improve rural incomes.
The facility includes a Farmers' Training Centre and a Common Facility Centre for agro-processing. It is expected to support farmers through advanced training and capacity-building programmes while also enabling value addition in agricultural produce.
The project has been envisioned as a catalyst for rural development in the region by creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, skill enhancement and improved agricultural practices.
The inauguration marks a step towards strengthening agriculture-linked infrastructure in Yadgir district and supporting farmers through institutional assistance and modern facilities.
NABARD has guided the implementation of the project, which seeks to enhance the agricultural ecosystem in the region through training, processing and value-chain support.
The initiative is expected to contribute to the development of rural livelihoods by equipping farmers with skills and infrastructure aimed at improving productivity and promoting value-added agricultural activities.
The centre will serve farmers in the Kalyana Karnataka region and is intended to support long-term agricultural and rural development through training, agro-processing and capacity-building interventions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is excellent! As someone from a farming family in north Karnataka, I can't stress enough how much we need infrastructure like this. The MPLADS fund being used for a common facility centre for agro-processing is smart - it means multiple farmers can use the machines without each having to buy expensive equipment. Hope this becomes a model for other districts too. 🤞
While it's good to see investment in rural infrastructure, I hope this isn't just another inauguration that gets forgotten. Yadgir is one of the most backward districts in India - they need sustained support, not just one-off projects. Will there be regular training programs and maintenance for these facilities? That's the real test.
NABARD involvement is a very good sign - they have expertise in rural development. The combination of training centre plus common facility centre is smart. Farmers need both knowledge AND infrastructure to scale up. The Kalyana Karnataka region has huge potential for horticulture and pulses - this could really help them capture more value from their crops. 👍
It's good but what about water? Yadgir faces drought very often. Without irrigation, agro-processing is only half the solution. Hope the government also focuses on water conservation and micro-irrigation projects. Still, this is a positive step - skill development and value addition can make a real difference if done properly. 👌
It's encouraging to see the government investing in rural Karnataka. The focus on value chains rather than just production is a modern approach. However, I hope the local farmers were consulted in designing
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