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Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology
Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha

Result Framework

Project Objective I: Capacity building of farmers, SHGs, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, publicextension workers, and other stakeholders in the mineral bearing districts of Odisha

Sl No Project Interventions Methodologies Purpose Sub-Activities Outputs &
Outcomes
01 Capacity building of farmers by 9 KVKs on various Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock,
Fisheries and agro- enterprises		 To impart knowledge and skill training inputs for undertaking the agriculture and allied
enterprises on a business mode
To select 6 numbers of farmers per annum per KVK covering different agri-enterprises. for
incubation at state level 		Select individual farmers/ group leaders pursuing the similar enterprises
Conduct trainings for period of 5 days including field visit
Manpower support.
Objective criteria to select farmers for incubation
  • Identify the exact areas/ domain of training program keeping in perspective the seasonal
    requirements, market demand and Agro- Eco situation priorities
  • Planning of the training activities & budgeting
  • Approval of the program by SLPAC
  • Preparation of training handouts, lesson plan and training modules
  • Identify a successful
    farmer’s case for field visit
  • Selection of the trainees
  • Assessment of pre-training behavior
  • Conduct training program (both theory and practical classes)
    Conduct field visit to successful farmer on Day-4 of training
In between 5 years 9000 farmers will be trained (i.e. 20 participants per batch and 90 batches
per annum for 5 Years)
Improved knowledge and skill of the farmers to undertake profitable Agro- Enterprises
Selection of 300 Agri – Entrepreneurs for undergoing training and incubation at state level.
02 Capacity building of the field functionaries in Agriculture Horticulture, Livestock, Fisheries
and agro- enterprises at RRTTSs (Keonjhar, Dhenkanal)/ KVKs (Jajpur, Deogarh, Mayurbhanja I ,
Mayurbhanja II, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh I and Sundargarh II).		 To conduct Training of Trainers / Refresher Trainings for the field functionaries on various
Agri- Enterprises. 		Conduct training for period of 4
Days including field visit twice per annum (Kharif & Rabi)
Manpower support.
  • Identify the broad domain and specific areas of training program keeping in perspective
    the seasonal requirements and Agro-Eco situation priorities.
  • Identify the broad domain and specific areas of training program keeping in perspective
    the seasonal requirements and Agro-Eco situation priorities.
  • Propose the program for approval by SLPAC.
  • Preparation of training handouts, lesson plan and training modules.
  • Identify a successful
    farmer’s case for field visit on Day-3 of the training program
    .
  • Solicit nomination of the
    trainees from district officials
    .
  • Assessment of pre-training behavior.
  • Conduct training program by combining both theory and practical classes.
  • Field visit to successful farmer’s site on Day-3 of the training program
  • Consolidation of learning (combining the key takeaways of both institutional and field
    training) on 4th day.
  • Prepare back at work plan.
  • Collect feedback on post- training behavior.
  • In between 5 years 9000 farmers field extension functionaries will be trained i.e. 20
    participants per batch and 90 batches per annum for 5 Years
  • Improved knowledge and skill of the field functionaries to render quality extension
    services
03 Training on Agri- Processing programs for farmers/ SHG/ Farmers’ group leaders. To build skill & entrepreneurship on Agri- Processing among farmers/ SHG/ Farmers’ group
leaders. 		Agri- processing training at University Hqrs. viz. 5 days at Food Processing Unit cum Training
Centre
To select 6 numbers of farmers per annum for incubation at state level.
  • Such training programs will be undertaken at Dept. of APFE, CAET by pooling participants
    from 7 mineral bearing districts or exclusively designed for one particular district.
  • Identify the specific areas of training program keeping in perspective the market demand
    and agro- eco situation priorities appropriate to the mineral bearing districts.
  • Planning of the training
    activities & budgeting Propose the program for approval by SLPAC.
  • Preparation of training handouts, lesson plan and training modules with focus on
    entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
  • Identify a successful Entrepreneur/ Agro- Processing Unit for field visit on Day-4 of
    the training program.
  • Solicit nomination of the trainees from KVKs.
  • Assessment of pre-training behavior.
  • Conduct training program by combining both theory and practical classes.
  • Include interaction sessions with practicing entrepreneurs
  • Expose participants to ongoing schemes and programs under Dept. of Agriculture and Dept.
    of MSME Field visit to successful Entrepreneur’s / Agro- Processing Unit on Day-4 of the
    training program
  • Consolidation of learning
    (combining the key
    takeaways of both institutional and field training) on 5th day
    .
  • Prepare Business Development Plan specific to the Agro-Processing.
  • Collect feedback on post- training behavior.
  • 600 farmers will be trained in 5 years i.e. 20 participants per batch in 6 batches per
    annum for 5 Years.
  • Farmer entrepreneurs will be able to set up/pursue their Agri Processing on a commercial
    scale
04 Agri-Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Program at University Hqs (2 Months) To build Agri- Entrepreneurship on Agri- Enterprise management among farmers/ SHG/ Farmers’
group leaders 		Agri- Entrepreneurship training and Incubation at Farmers Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Development Centre (FIED) for a period of 2 months with mentoring support at different
Departments & Units of the University

Source of the participants: @ 6 no. per KVK X 9 KVKs + 6 no. from Agri-Processing Unit = 60
participants
  • Such training programs will be undertaken at Farmers Incubation and Entrepreneurship
    Development Centre (FIED) by pooling participants from 7 mineral bearing districts
  • Identify the specific areas of training program keeping in perspective the market demand
    and Agro- Eco situation priorities appropriate to the mineral bearing districts and
    schematic lay out of the state.
  • Planning of the training activities & budgeting.
  • Propose the program for approval by SLPAC
  • Preparation of training handouts, lesson plan and training modules with focus
    on entrepreneurial skills and business acumen
  • Identify a successful Entrepreneur/ Agro- Processing Unit for field visit during
    training program
  • Solicit nomination of the trainees from KVKs & State level Agri-Processing Unit.
  • Assessment of pre-training behavior
  • Conduct training program by combining both theory and practical classes
  • Include interaction sessions with practicing entrepreneurs
  • Expose participants to ongoing schemes and programs under Dept. of Agriculture and Dept.
    of MSME
  • Field visit to successful Entrepreneur’s Unit during the training program
  • Providing mentoring support to the incubates by attaching them to different units &
    Departments of the University intermittent.
    Consolidation of learning (combining the key
    takeaways of both institutional and field training)
  • Prepare Business Development Plan specific to the Agro-Enterprise
  • Collect feedback on post- training behavior
  • Facilitating schematic and banking linkage for supporting the Agri- Entrepreneurship
    activities
 In 5 years 600 farmers will be trained i.e. 20 participants per batch X 6 batchesper annum X 5
Years = 600 farmers will be trained
700 rural youths undergoing One- Year Certificate Course on Agril. & allied sector at 5 APCs & 2
Colleges will be provided incubation facility
.
  • Farmer entrepreneurs will be able to set up/pursue their Agri Processing on a commercial
    scale .
    • 05 Agri-Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Program at 9 KVKs (4 Months) @ 6 Incubates per
    KVK per annum    		 To strengthen Agri- Entrepreneurship on Agri- Enterprise management among farmers/ SHG/ Farmers’
    group leaders.     		Agri- Entrepreneurship Development & Incubation at KVKs for a period of 4 months with mentoring
    support
    Source of the participants: Those 6 participants nominated from KVK and undergoing incubation
    training at state level
    .
    • Such programs will be undertaken at respective KVKs by sourcing farmer participants from
      the earlier conducted Agro-Enterprise Training programs and completion of incubation at
      state level.
    • Participants may be allowed to visit state level incubation centre periodically based on
      need and priorities.
    • Attaching the incubates to respective Agro-Enterprise units of the KVK.
    • Mentoring support from the scientists of KVKs.
    • Interaction with line departments and bankers
    		 60 participants per annum X 5 Years= 300 Incubates
    will be facilitated to establish their Agri-Enterprises after completion of skill training,
    Agri- Entrepreneurship training and incubation
    .
    06 Sponsoring the farmers/ groups from 7 districts to exhibit their products and participate in
    fairs & exhibitions for exposure to entrepreneurship    		 Market facilitation and promotion of local brands. Organize an annual state level exhibition for mineral bearing districts at University level.
    Selected farmers & farmwomen/ SHGs/ FPOs will be encouraged to participate in district, state
    and national level exhibition
    .
    • A state level exhibition at University Level will be organized by SPU with participation
      of farmers. Farmwomen, SHGs, FPOs and other stakeholders at University level.
    • A specific theme for the state level exhibition may be publicized each year, so as to
      bring appropriate focus and generate interest of buyers/ consumers.
    • During the state level exhibition, the participants will be provided scope to interact
      with scientific fraternity, value chain actors, bankers and other stakeholders.
    • Sponsoring the farmers, farmer women, SHGs, FPOs
      leaders to participate in the district level, state and national exhibitions to showcase
      their products and connect with market
      .
    		 Participation of 1500-2000 farmers
    hailing from 7 districts at State Level Exhibition organized by University

    Participation of 1350-1500 farmers in district, state and national level exhibitions

    Facilitations of market linkage and promotion of local brands (Vocal for Local)

    Objective II: Impart skill, capacity building, incubation and entrepreneurship to rural youths through one-year certificate course.

    Sl No Project
    Interventions     		Purpose Methodologies Sub-Activities Outputs &
    Outcomes
    01 Need based construction / Renovation of Farmers‟ Hostel, Conference Hall, administrative
    building, classroom, practical lab and other facilities at 9 KVKs, 3
    RRTTS, 5 APCs & 2
    Colleges     		To strengthen the existing infrastructure for undertaking training, skilling and
    entrepreneurial activities.
    .    		 Following established Government guidelines Manpower support
    • 9 KVKs, 3 RRTTSs, 5 APCs & 2 College heads will be consulted to propose the
      requirement creation and strengthening of infrastructure.
    • Based on the preliminary assessment carried out during the preparation of this
      DPR, a checklist of infrastructure to be created and strengthened under the
      project have been prepared and placed at Annexure I, II, III and IV
      .
    • The respective Heads of KVK/ RRTTS/ APC/ Colleges will request the local Govt.
      officials i.e. OPWD/ CPWD/ Electricity/ others to make a conduct a field survey
      and prepare detailed drawing & estimates of the
      infrastructure to be built
    		Infrastructure to be created or renovated as per Annexure- I to IV for KVKs, RRTTS,
    APC and Colleges. However, changes can be proposed with justification for approval of
    SLPAC Quality infrastructure to act as proverbial skeleton upon which effective training
    and capacity building can be ensured
    02 Establishment and operationalization of integrated ICT Lab at University Headquarters
    and Utilization Centers at KVKs, RRTTSs & APCs     		To establish App-based Extension & Studio at Bhubaneswar, Community Radio Station &
    Utilization Centres at project units
    For effective dissemination of technological packages in agriculture and
    allied sectors
    .    		 Engagement of a professional agency in helping to decide the hardware and software
    required for the purpose.
    Procurement of hardware and software. Development of infrastructure and IT based systems
    with manpower support.
    Manpower support.
    .
    • The project will engage a Consultant / professional agency like NIC or other
      Govt. agency to formulate a detail plan of requirements of hardware and
      software.
    • Digitization of technological recommendations viz. video films, jingles and
      other usable formats in local language for dissemination of technological
      innovations
      .
    		 Establish NPL at DEE, CPUC at 9
    KVKs and AUCs at 12 locations Prepare appropriate e- materials viz. Web based, App based
    (video, audio, text)
    Digitization (video mode) of technological innovations & practices of promising agri-
    enterprises
    03 Establishment and operationalization of Food Processing Unit cum Training Center at
    University Headquarters     		To develop a state of art processing infrastructure and skill
    development training center

    .

    		 Construction of Food Processing Unit cum Training Center following established,
    Government guidelines,
    Procurement and development of need based equipment for 2/3 processing line Manpower
    support.
    • Identify 2/3 agro- product processing line for which the Food Processing Unit
      will be established
    • Establish scope for hands- on training on specific food processing
      .
    • Prepare a layout plan of the physical assets to be built and estimate
    • Approval of SLPAC
    • Operationalization of Food Processing Unit-cum- Training centre
    • Conduct training of rural youths
    • Provision of facilities for hands-on skill training on food processing
    		 20 participants per batch X 6 batches per annum X 5 Years =
    600 farmers will be trained State of Art facilities for food processing (2/3 product
    line)
    04 Establishment and operationalization of Farmer Incubation and Entrepreneurship
    Development Centre(FIED) at University HQ.     		To identify and promote entrepreneurship among rural youth

    .

    		 Construction of Farmer Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre(FIED) Center
    following established Government guidelines
    Procurement of need based equipment and furnishing
    Manpower support.
    • Prepare a layout plan of the physical assets to be built and estimate
    • Approval of SLPAC Building of the infrastructure and furnishing
      .
    • Operationalization of FIED centre
    • Conduct training of rural youths on entrepreneurship development
    • Provide techno- managerial support for the incubation
    • Liaising with Agro- Entrepreneurs and Agro- Industries
    • Linking the rural youths with the Agro- Entrepreneurs and Agro- Industries for
      the internship program
    		 In 5 years 600 farmers will be trained i.e. 20 participants per batch X 6 batches per
    annum X 5 Years = 600 farmers will be trained
    700 rural youths undergoing One- Year Certificate Course on Agril. & allied sector at 5
    APCs & 2 Colleges will be provided incubation facility

    Objective III: Creation and strengthening of infrastructure at 9 KVKs, 3 RRTTSs, 5 Agro-polytechnics, 2 Colleges, and University headquarters for training, skilling and entrepreneurial activities.

    Sl No Project
    Interventions     		Purpose Methodologies Sub-Activities Outputs &
    Outcomes
    01 One-Year Certificate Course for Rural Youths on crops, fruits & vegetables,
    livestock& fisheries management.    		 To develop a band of community level enterprise facilitators so as to provide
    last mile services viz. technology, inputs, information
    To enhance the employability and entrepreneurial ability of the community level
    enterprise facilitators
    .    		 The project will adopt a novel hybrid approach in delivering the training
    course.
    Phase-I
    Rural Youths will be trained at at College of Hort, Chiplima and College of
    Agril., Bhubaneswar and 5 APCs viz.
    Dhenkanal for Agril, Keonjhar & Deogarh for Hort., Sambalpur for Livestock, and
    Rangeilunda for Fisheries for a period of 6 Months
    Phase-II
    Subsequently, these rural youths will be trained on entrepreneurial skills at
    the Farm Incubation & Entrepreneur Development (FIED) Centre and get
    entrepreneurial internship attachment with other entrepreneur- farmers/
    processing units to gather hands- on training.
    Manpower support.
    • The SPU will request the 9 KVKs to nominate rural youths to participate
      in one-year Certificate Courses to be organized at 7 Centres i.e.
      College of Hort, Chiplima on Horticulture and College of Agril, Chiplima
      on Agriculture and 5APCs viz. Keonjhar, Chiplima, Deogarh, Dhenkanal and
      Rangeilunda on Horticulture, Animal Science, Agriculture, Agriculture
      and Fisheries respectively.
    • Thus, there will be 7 Nos. of Certificate Courses; 3 batches on
      Agriculture, 2 batches on Horticulture, 1 batch on Livestock and 1 batch
      on Fisheries per annum.
    • Director, Agro-Polytechnics will coordinate this Certificate Courses at
      the University level.
      .
    • Approval by SLPAC
    • In Phase-I of 6 months at APCs/ 2 Colleges: preparation of certificate
      course handouts, lesson plan and teaching modules covering both theory
      and practical classes focusing on knowledge and skill elements
      respectively
    • In Phase-II at FIED Centre the rural youths will be equipped with
      entrepreneurial skills and business acumen
    • The rural youths will be allowed to incubate upon new ideas and
      innovations
    • Identify a successful Entrepreneur/ Agro- Processing Unit for the
      entrepreneurial internship attachment
    • Rural youths will be attached to entrepreneurs
    		 Setting up 6 Agro- Enterprise Models
    Provision of quality inputs for the farmers.

    Objective IV: Development of “Agro-Enterprises” at KVKs and commodity specific “Centre of Excellence” at RRTTSs

    Sl No Project Interventions Purpose Methodologies Sub-Activities Outputs &
    Outcomes
    01 Establishment of ‘Agro-Enterprise Models’ at 9 KVKs Establish enterprise prototypes to demonstrate the new technological
    innovations,
    to provide quality material inputs (seeds, planting materials,
    chicks and others) to the farmers and
    to showcase the enterprise operations
    with market focus.     		Establishment of 6 nos. of Agro- Enterprise Models
    at each KVK
    Operationalization of these 6 units with manpower support.
    • Each KVK will prepare a plan of action to set up 6 nos. of
      Agro-Enterprise
      Models.

    • Approval of SLPAC.
    • Carry out the new construction/ renovation
      Engage the required manpower on contractual mode and coterminous with
      project either directly or on outsourcing basis
      .
    • Operationalization of these 6 units
    • Sale of quality inputs viz. seeds, QPM, chicks, vermi, fingerlings etc.
      under the brand name of ‘OUAT Kalinga’ to farmers
    • All these units will be made operational on business mode.
    		 Setting up 6 Agro- Enterprise Models
    Provision of quality inputs for the farmers.
    02 Develop model villages to showcase replicable Agri- Technological innovations. Model villages will act as ‘Epicentre of Dissemination’ of Agricultural
    Technologies     		KVKs will demonstrate innovative technologies in
    farmers’ field of 5 adopted villages of the district.
    • Selection of progressive farmers/ SHGs/ FPOs.

    • Training of the farmers/ SHG / FPO leaders.
    • Demonstration of technological innovations in farmers’ field with supply
      of critical inputs.
    • Organize Field days for further replication.
    • A systematic ‘Sequential Extension Interventions’ viz. training,
      demonstration & field day, will be adopted for further replication of
      technological innovations.
    		6 replicable models will be established in farmers’ field per annum X 5 years by
    each KVK, i.e. 30 such replicable models per KVK. Altogether 270 such farmers’
    field units will be supported.
    03 Establishment and operationalization of Agri processing Units at 9 KVKs. Establish models of small scale Agri- Processing units for selected commodities
    with
    service support on custom hiring basis.     		Establishment of 2 nos. of Agro-Processing Units at each KVK
    Operationalization of these 2 units with manpower
    support.
    Procurement of equipment and establishment of the units with market
    facilitation.
    • Each KVK will prepare a plan of action to set up 2 nos. of
      Agro-Processing Units.
    • Approval of SLPAC.
    • Carry out the new construction inside KVKs.
    • Procurement of machineries, equipment and other logistics.
    • Engage the required manpower on contractual mode and coterminous with
      project either directly or
      on outsourcing basis.

    • Operationalization of these 2 units on commercial scale.
    • Sale of processed products under the brand name of ‘OUAT Kalinga’
      The units may be functionalized with service support on custom hiring
      basis.
    04 Establishment and operationalization of Farm Machinery Hub at 9 KVKs including
    3 RRTTSs
    .    		 To showcase a set of agricultural implements and machines
    To create awareness on farm mechanization
    To provide custom hiring services.

    		 Construction of Shed, Workshop and other infrastructure inside KVKs/ RRTTSs
    Procurement of machineries and provision of custom hiring.
    • Preparation of an Action Plan for establishment of this unit. Two such
      models, one at location where KVK and RRTTS are co-existing i.e.
      University Campuses at Keonjhar and Dhenkanal and second one at other 7
      KVKs & RRTTS, Chiplima have been included in this proposal.
    • Approval of the proposal by SLPAC.
    • Construction of infrastructure viz. machinery shed, workshop etc.
    • Procurement of machineries & equipment Engage the required manpower on
      contractual mode and coterminous with project either directly or on
      outsourcing basis.
    • Operationalization of the farm Machinery Hub.

    • The units may be functionalized with custom hiring of machineries.
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