Programmes & Schemes

Biotech-KISAN (Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network): A Farmers’-Centric Mission Programme

Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN), a scientist-farmer partnership scheme that empowers farmers, especially women farmers for agriculture innovation. It aims to understand the problems of water, soil, seed and market faced by the farmers and provide simple solutions to them. The Scheme is for farmers, developed by and with farmers, it empowers women, impacts locally, connects globally, is Pan- India, has a hub-and spoke model and stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation in farmers.

Programme Type: Societal Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India

Eligibility: A recognized leader working in any public or private institution / university, foundation or society with a proven track record of leading the projects in the areas related to transfer and demonstration / dissemination of technologies at farmers' level and well versed with the problems of farmers at grass root level in the region in partnership with 5-8 research institution / universities. The Programme is intended for those institutions having substantial infrastructure and commitment to undertake farmers' oriented outreach programmes.

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