*Empowering Young Women through Agro Forestry by SEVAI*

*Agro Forestry Exposure in SEVAI Amoor*

Empowering Young Women through Agro-Forestry: Learning, Livelihood, and Conservation at Amoor SEVAI Kalanjium.

Young women from the Amoor SEVAI Kalanjium Agro-Forestry Farm, an initiative promoted by SEVAI, gathered for hands-on learning aimed at replicating agro-forestry practices in their own fields. Through practical demonstrations and field sessions, they explored sustainable techniques for integrating trees, crops, and soil conservation — building the confidence to adopt and adapt the model locally.

Smt. Sarala, the centre’s experienced trainer, guided the group with clear insights on how agro-forestry supports both livelihoods and the environment. She explained the long-term benefits: diversified income from timber, fruit, and fodder; improved soil fertility and water retention; and stronger resilience against climate stress. She also highlighted the ecological gains — enhanced biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and healthier ecosystems that sustain future generations.

The session left the young women equipped with knowledge, inspired to take these practices back to their farms, and motivated to become stewards of both their families’ livelihoods and the land’s conservation.🌿Govin