Pilot Project on SRI Paddy
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This project has been 100% verified, independently audited, and officially handed over to the community.
Funding Partner
NABARD
Government & Statutory PartnerStatus
Completed
Beneficiaries
farmers
Verified Project
27 Years of Impact
Delivering System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy across Andhra Pradesh, India
In the targeted eco-regions of Andhra Pradesh, India, rural households faced critical bottlenecks in excessive water use and input costs in conventional paddy cultivation. EFFORT deployed structured, on-ground field solutions to build long-term community resilience.
Direct Reach
farmers
Geographic Footprint
16 Villages
Andhra Pradesh, India
Funding & Support
NABARD
Government & Statutory Partner
Verification Status
100%
Verified & Handed Over
Addressing Root Challenges in Andhra Pradesh, India
Pilot Project on SRI Paddy. Delivered in direct partnership with NABARD, this project addresses core socio-economic and environmental challenges by supporting 400 farmers educated across 16 villages, covering 400 acres of demo plots.
Core Strategic Objectives
Pilot Project on SRI Paddy
4-Stage Execution Blueprint
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Paddy Plot & Water-Use Survey
Surveying target areas in Andhra Pradesh, India and mobilizing beneficiaries with NABARD.
SRI/DSR Field Schools
Hands-on Farmer Field Schools on SRI/DSR conducted directly on demonstration plots.
Line Planting & Seed Drill Rollout
Deploying SRI line planting and DSR seed drills across demonstration plots.
Farmer Group Handover
Establishing farmer group management for sustained post-project operations.
Project Action Items
Paddy Plot & Water-Use Survey
Conducted baseline water-use and soil surveys across paddy-growing plots in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Formed Farmers' Interest Groups and selected lead SRI/DSR demonstration farmers.
Finalized seed variety selection and line-planting or seed-drill schedules.
What This Project Achieved In Practice
Water-Efficient Yields
Adoption of SRI/DSR paddy cultivation reducing water use while maintaining or improving yields.
Farmer Training
Built lasting SRI line-planting and DSR seed-drill skills among demonstration farmers.
Water Conservation
Reduced water consumption per acre compared to conventional paddy cultivation.
Input Cost Reduction
Reduced seed and water costs through SRI/DSR practices compared to conventional paddy cultivation.
Market-Linked Income
Formal buyer linkages improved price realization for harvested paddy.
Community Ownership
Established formal seed and produce buyer linkages with NABARD and aggregators.
Moments From the Field
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System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy — Baseline Village Meeting
Andhra Pradesh, India
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy — Field Demonstration & Training
Andhra Pradesh, India
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy — Distribution of Bio-Inputs & Kits
Andhra Pradesh, India
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy — On-Ground Infrastructure Check
Andhra Pradesh, India
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy — Quality & Outcome Verification
Andhra Pradesh, India
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Paddy — Official Handover & CBO Meeting
Andhra Pradesh, India
“Long after a project closes, the practices, partnerships, and confidence it built continue working in the community.”
— Beneficiary Voice, EFFORT
The skills, water assets, and local CBO capacity established during this initiative remain fully operational today.
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