Strengthening Cluster-Based Livelihoods in Madhya Pradesh 

June witnessed accelerated on-ground implementation under the CDP-MP initiative across sericulture, Ashwagandha, and oilseed clusters. Through a mix of farmer training, AE engagement, market linkage efforts, and convergence with government schemes, the project made measurable progress in laying the foundation for scalable rural income generation.

 

Key Highlights  

• Agri-Entrepreneur Training: Training of 27 AEs is underway; 1 new AE selected in Vidisha. 

• Farmer Capacity Building: 

• 67 farmer meetings conducted, engaging 1,553 farmers across themes such as sericulture, Ashwagandha, and mustard. 

• AEs independently conducted 83 training meetings, reaching 1,874 participants. 

• Market Linkages: Enabled sales of 87.96 MT of mustard and Ashwagandha, generating ₹53.4 lakh in income for 44 farmers. 

• Farmer Registration: 

• 87 farmers registered for mulberry plantation in Dindori and Mandla. 

• 50 and 20 farmers selected for oilseed and Ashwagandha clusters, respectively. 

• Convergence & Subsidy Access: 

• Subsidies disbursed: 3 farmers received 1st installment; 3 received 2nd. 

• 4 farmers began preparing rearing houses for cocoon production. 

• Applications submitted for 8 units across sericulture, Ashwagandha, and oilseeds.