Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Jindal Foundation Launches Farming Initiative in Angul District
The Jindal Foundation started a new program called 'Jindal Krishi Seva' to help farmers in Angul, India.
The goal is to teach farmers how to use natural methods for growing crops without chemicals.
They'll provide soil testing, training, and resources to help farmers switch to natural farming.
This helps the environment and promotes healthy food like millet.
The program hopes to help many farmers in the area and eventually expand to the whole region.
They're also encouraging women farmers to participate.
Jindal Foundation launched 'Jindal Krishi Seva' to promote natural farming in Angul district.
The initiative aims to promote natural farming, millet cultivation, and sustainable agriculture.
A mobile soil testing van was launched to analyze soil quality in 49 villages.
The program will train farmers and provide them with resources for natural farming.
Over 2,000 farmers are expected to benefit in the first phase, with plans to expand.
- Who
- Jindal Foundation, led by Smt. Shallu Jindal, inspired by Sri Naveen Jindal.
- What
- The launch of 'Jindal Krishi Seva' to promote natural farming and millet cultivation.
- When
- Launched on June 10, 2025, with the flagging off of a Mobile Soil Testing Van.
- Where
- Angul district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- To promote sustainable agriculture, support farmers, and encourage ecological balance.
Proponents
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Benefits of Natural Farming
Proponents
Advocates for natural farming, improved farmer livelihoods, and food security.
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This perspective is not explicitly presented within this article
- Program Name
- Jindal Krishi Seva
- Focus
- Natural farming and millet cultivation
- Location
- Angul district, Odisha
- Key Person
- Smt. Shallu Jindal
- Initial Beneficiaries
- Over 2,000 farmers
- Soil Analysis Service
- Mobile Soil Testing Van