Rural Information & Services Centre (RISC)

Above everything, what farmers expect is a good price for their produce, latest information on technology and awareness about good agricultural practices. Farmers Clubs promoted by NABARD have the potential to act as the platforms for technology transfer, information sharing and capacity building which are essential to improve the living standards of the farmers. The Rural Information and Service Centre (RISC) set up by Kakkenagad Farmers Club with grant assistance the Farmers Technology Transfer Fund (FTTF) of NABARD is  a humble step in this direction.

RISC, besides providing inputs on package of practices of various crops will provide information on various credit linked schemes being implemented by line departments/agencies. It will also organise awareness meets and skill development training programmes on various income generating activities in agriculture & allied sectors and non - farm sector for the benefit of the rural poor. The centre will also provide other utility services like ticket booking, DTP work, internet services, library etc. Through the platform of RISC, the Club will also coordinate the functioning of the SHGs and JLGs under its fold by providing necessary handholding for credit linkage and enterprise creation, besides providing credit counseling and banking facilitation services. The Club has taken up the task of conducting regular training programmes on various farm, non farm and services sector avocations with the help of NABARD, RUDSETI and KVK using the infrastructure available in the Centre. A project monitoring committee consisting of AGM, NABARD, LDM, representative of NMGB, Agriculture Department will provide necessary guidance to the Centre which was dedicated to the people of Muzhakunnu Grama Panchayat by Shri K.C.Shashidhar, Chief General Manager, NABARD on 20 March 2010.

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