| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Bio-Input Resource Centre (BRC) in Naudiha village, Palamu district (Jharkhand). |
| Objective | To support farmers adopting natural farming by providing locally produced bio-fertilisers and organic inputs. |
| Key Features | - Managed by a women entrepreneur, promoting rural women-led agribusiness. <br> - Will serve 600+ farmers in the region. <br> - Established with support from PRADAN and Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS). |
| BRC Role | - Cluster-level units producing bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, Jeevamrit, Ghanjeevamrit, Neemastra, and microbial formulations. <br> - Part of National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). |
| National Target | Government aims to set up 15,000 BRCs between 2022-23 and 2025-26. |
| Operational Model | Can be run by FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, or individual farmers with government support. |
