Mokhla, Bharregao Women Empowered by Organic Farming, Earn ₹1 Lakh

• Women's self-help groups (Krishi Sakhiyan) are achieving self-reliance by producing organic farming inputs and natural pest control products under the National Natural Farming Mission.
• These groups prepare bio-inputs like Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, Ghanajeevamrit, and pest control solutions such as Agnyastra, Brahmastra, Nimastra, and Dashparni Ark.
• The organic products help farmers reduce reliance on chemical pesticides and improve crop quality, with groups supplying a 375-acre natural farming cluster.
• Krishi Sakhiyan distributed 1200 liters of natural pest control products to farmers in several villages, also providing guidance on their correct usage.
• The initiative has generated significant income, with one group earning approximately one lakh rupees in the Kharif season, boosting livelihoods and promoting natural farming.

Why It Matters: Women's organic farming initiatives foster self-reliance, income, and sustainable agriculture.