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A large number of <keyword id="8750874" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="millenial-farmers">millenial farmers</keyword> in villages around Nashik district of Maharashtra are making more money from alternative jobs like electrician, plumbing and fabrication than from farming itself. Most of these farmers are earning between Rs 7,000-15,000 per month from alternative jobs in construction-affiliated industry, which they said is "good enough money" to support their agriculture-dependent families. These millenial farmers, who are mostly educated till 12th standard, are gradually emerging as talented professionals, thanks to the vocational skill training intervention by PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHF) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative implemented with the support of Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) and Vivekananda Institute at Nashik. Looking at the uncertainty in agriculture, a matric-passed farmer Sagar Nivruthi Bodke (22 years), who assists his family in a 2.5-acre farm land located at Tadwade village in Trimbakeshwar Taluk, took up the 45-day free training course on fabrication at Vivekananda Institute last year. "There is not much income from agriculture. Both monsoon and markets are unpredictable. Despite efforts of entire family, the return from a piece of farm land is very low. Youth like me cannot even think of asking salary for my share of work," Bodke told . Stating that farming is becoming difficult with increased water woes in Trimbakeshwar, he said an alternative job like fabrication comes handy to sustain during off season. "Now, I have my own work. I earn Rs 14,000 to Rs 15,000 per month. My family is happy that I earn from this new job and at the same time help them in agriculture activities," he said, adding that he was able to learn fast as the course syllabus was more on practical knowledge than theory. Sharing a similar story, 20-year old Abhishek Mohan Daghar said he has become a certified electrician after getting the training at the institute and been working with a building contractor for last three months. "I am getting Rs 7,000 per month, which is not bad for a 12th Class fail youth. We have 5 acres of farm land and I help my father in agriculture and also doing electrician job," Daghar said and added that he was ready to join a company if he was offered better salary. There are many millenial farmers like Bodke and Daghar in and around Nashik who have either become entrepreneurs or got placed in companies after the training. The objective of the intervention, PNBHF Chief People Officer Anshul Bhargava said, is constantly build inroads for upgrading skills of construction workers and creating a conducive environment for them. The purpose is to improve the socio-economic condition of this community. Now, the demand for such courses is increasing not only among millenial farmers but also from youth belonging to economically weaker groups who want to acquire new skills to find job opportunities. For instance, 21-year old Vinayak Rawat (12th class pass) after the training course got placement as electrician at Chinese home appliance giant Haier in Nashik and is earning as much as Rs 15,000 per month. "I did the course in June-July 2019 and now working with Haier. My salary is Rs 15,000 per month. Gradually I started earning more money because of incentive given on marketing of the company's products," Rawat said, adding that additional skills that were taught at the training helped him deal with customers, market the company's products and earn incentives. Under this partnership, CREDAI President Satish Magar said it has been able to directly reach out to 40,000 unemployed youth from underprivileged backgrounds, helping them access entry levels job opportunities in construction affiliated industries. Since many of the existing plumbers, electricians and fabricators have picked up skills on job and are not trained at all, Vivekanand Institute Executive Officer Sandip Kuyate said, "Such courses help supply of trained workers who can provide better services keeping safety on priority." "Along with the course, we teach additional basic skills like computer, soft skills, entrepreneur development skill, financial literacy and career counselling," he said, adding that such skills give them confidence to deal with customers. As per the latest data, PNBHF has trained over 1,500 youth in electrician, plumbing and fabrication skills in the last three years in Nashik district alone, while a total 41,744 youth between 2015-16 and 2019-20 across India. There is 70-75 per cent placement after the training. Besides Maharashtra, PNBHF is offering such training courses in 10 states -- Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Orrisa. The certificate courses are recognised globally as it is accredited by the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) and Construction Skill Development Council Of India (CSDC). The courses are offered free of cost to people belonging to economically weaker sections. PNBHF is investing Rs 8,000 per candidate for the training and aims to train 13,000 persons this fiscal. Many students travel 20-25 km from Nashik city to attend classes and Vivekananda Institute is also offering hostel and meal facility here. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/mh-bud-cm/articleshow/73843286.cms">Budget does injustice to Maharashtra, Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/bjp-ruled-states-praise-pro-people-budget-others-say-it-lacks-vision-to-revive-economy/articleshow/73846584.cms">BJP-ruled states praise 'pro-people' budget, others say it lacks vision to revive economy</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/policy/news/new-government-in-maharashtra-led-by-uddhav-thackeray-sharad-pawar-and-congress-what-to-expect/articleshow/72271660.cms">Here's what to expect from the new government in Maharashtra</a>

Millenial farmers making more money from alternative jobs than farming

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With India being an agricultural powerhouse, this AI chatbot could be a game-changer for farmers who rely solely on farming for their livelihood. KissanGPT is a ChatGPT-powered chatbot designed to assist farmers with their agricultural queries. It is available in multiple languages, including Hindi. KissanGPT can provide real-time advice on crop cultivation, irrigation, pest control, and other farming-related topics. Farmers can interact with the chatbot via their smartphones, making it an easily accessible and convenient tool for them to use. <div type="image" title="KisaanGPT" msid="99428615" hostid="261"></div> The developers behind KissanGPT, led by Pratik Desai, a computer scientist, hope that it will help bridge the information gap between farmers and experts and provide farmers with the knowledge and resources they need to increase profits. This AI chatbot is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to farmers across the country, regardless of their level of education or location. KissanGPT has already received positive feedback from farmers who have used it, with many saying that it has helped them to make better decisions about their crops and improve their yields. With KissanGPT, Indian farmers now have access to a powerful new tool that can help them to overcome the challenges of farming and achieve greater success in their fields. Farmers in India increasingly turn to KissanGPT, the AI chatbot designed to assist with agricultural queries to maximize their profits. The chatbot has been gaining popularity among farmers, who are using it to seek advice on which vegetables to plant for maximum profit. Farmers ask KissanGPT questions like ‘Which vegetable can be grown for maximum profit?’ and ‘What is the best crop to plant for high yields?’ The chatbot's AI-powered algorithms provide real-time advice and insights on crop cultivation, pest control, soil management, and other farming-related topics, enabling farmers to make informed decisions about their crops and improve their yields. Recently, KissanGPT was used to demonstrate how Indian squash could be used to earn up to 5 lakhs in profit. The chatbot provided farmers with information on the optimal conditions for growing Indian squash, the best time to plant, and how to market the vegetable effectively. With its user-friendly interface and multilingual support, KissanGPT is a valuable resource for farmers across India. As more farmers discover the benefits of using AI-powered tools like KissanGPT, we will likely see even greater adoption and impact in the agricultural sector. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The mind behind KisaanGPT" comment="subhead" text="The mind behind KisaanGPT">The mind behind KisaanGPT</cmsannotation> Pratik Desai, an experienced technology and product executive, has a mission to help Indian farmers overcome the challenges they face through the power of technology. With a background in electronics and communications and an MBA in technology and operations management, Desai has worked as a software engineer at top companies like IBM, Ericsson, and Motorola Mobility. Desai, has focused on building end-to-end IoT, mobile, and digital products and services that utilize the latest advancements in data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He recognizes that Indian farmers face many challenges, from getting the best prices for their crops to finding direct-to-market alternatives, and is determined to help them every step of the way. Desai's passion for empowering farmers stems from his roots in Gujarat, where he witnessed firsthand rural communities' struggles. His ultimate goal is to leverage technology to bring the benefits of advancements in software, hardware, cloud, and AI to farmers across India and help them achieve greater success in their fields. 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From fields to screens: KissanGPT, the AI chatbot helping Indian farmers maximize their profits

<ul><li>At least 22 dairy infrastructure projects are now underway in five states - Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, with a total cost of ₹31 billion. </li><li>In addition, around ₹80 billion has been allocated towards establishing a fund to equip dairy farmers with cooling technology and milk testing equipment. </li><li>Separately, the government is also drafting a plan to provide a subsidy for dairy farmer cooperatives to transition to solar power equipment.</li></ul>While the recent interim budget presented by Acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal involved a cash handout programme for farmers, it seems that the Modi government knows that this won’t be enough to solve their problems. In line with the government’s goal to double farmers’ incomes by 2022, Radha Mohan Singh, the Union Minister for Agriculture, just <a href="http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1562782">outlined his ministry’s plans </a>to develop the <keyword id="497138" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="dairy-sector">dairy sector</keyword>. According to an official statement, at least 22 projects are underway in five states - Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, with a total cost of ₹31 billion. In addition, around ₹80 billion has been allocated towards establishing a fund to equip dairy farmers with cooling technology and milk testing equipment as well as expanding dairy product manufacturing facilities. The projects broadly fall under three separate schemes - National Programme for Dairy Development, National Dairy Plan Phase-I, and Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme. Recent efforts are aimed at boosting procurement and production process for milk and milk products. India is the world’s largest producer of milk, according to Singh, with a total production of 176.4 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year. The government wants this to increase to 254.5 million tonnes in the next three years. India’s interim budget was met with <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/dairy-industry-hails-budget-2019-says-measures-would-increase-farmers-income/articleshow/67792204.cms">a broad degree of approval</a> from India’s dairy farmers. A highlight was the provision of a 2% interest subsidy on loans for farmers engaged in animal husbandry. Separately, the government’s ministry of renewable energy is also drafting a plan to provide a subsidy for dairy farmer cooperatives <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/government-to-announce-30-subsidy-to-milk-farmers-co-ops-in-bid-to-go-solar/story-DOj7lA3RWK4FuING2POJAO.html">to transition to solar power equipment</a>. Given the fact that power outages affect the ability of farmers to store milk, solar power could provide a solution. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/as-expected-the-modi-administration-just-launched-a-direct-benefit-transfer-scheme-for-the-nations-farmers/articleshow/67786710.cms">India's farmers will get ₹6000 a year from the Modi government</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/congress-promises-farm-loan-waiver-after-bjp-offers-minimum-income-support-in-budget-2019/articleshow/67827116.cms">There is a bidding war for farmer votes in India</a>

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