Farmers' Empowerment Project
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Description
The Farmers' Empowerment Project aims at helping the poorest farmers (and their families) in India gain economic security through sustainable practices and diversifying their means of support.
Specifically, the Farmers' Empowerment Project seeks to reduce the suicide rate among poor Indian farmers suffering from debt and crop failure in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnatika through providing scholarships for educating children, vocational training for women and helping the farmers make the transition to more sustainable practices.
Specifically, the Farmers' Empowerment Project seeks to reduce the suicide rate among poor Indian farmers suffering from debt and crop failure in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnatika through providing scholarships for educating children, vocational training for women and helping the farmers make the transition to more sustainable practices.
Partners
Governments:
Government of India - Chief Minister Maharashtra
Major Groups:
Mata Amritanandamayi Mata (MA Math) (India)
Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MA Math) (India)
Amrita SREE (India)
Farmer Relief Project (India)
Vidtamritam (India)
Government of India - Chief Minister Maharashtra
Major Groups:
Mata Amritanandamayi Mata (MA Math) (India)
Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MA Math) (India)
Amrita SREE (India)
Farmer Relief Project (India)
Vidtamritam (India)
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01 January 1970 (start date)
02 April 2012 (date of completion)
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