*From Hands on training to Gardens:How SEVAI-DESWOS trained Women Are Rewriting Farming*

Hands on training and field exposure to K.N.Palayam SEVAI Agriculture training 

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In K.N. Palayam Cluster, rural women trained by SEVAI-DESWOS are rewriting the story of farming—harvest at a time. Through hands-on sessions, they’ve learned practical, low-cost techniques: the System of Paddy Intensification for higher yields with less water, organic methods like _jeevamrutham_ and composting to cut fertilizer costs, and revival of nutrient-rich millets and pulses suited to local soil. They’ve also set up home kitchen gardens for year-round vegetables and greens, mastered seed-saving to stay independent, and adopted simple pest management using neem and intercropping. This new knowledge is now coming alive in vibrant Field visits  street plays, where the women sing and they expressed about the joy of growing their own food, saving money, and feeding their families with pride. Their message is clear: sustainable agriculture isn’t just work—it’s empowerment, health, and hope rooted in their own land.🌿Govin