27/08/2026
A Visit to Ragi Fields & Rural Enterprises at Poshina Block, Sabarkantha District
Students and faculty from CEPT University, Ahmedabad recently visited the Poshina Block of Sabarkantha District to learn about Ragi (Finger Millet) cultivation, tribal farming practices, and community-driven livelihood initiatives.
The visit gave students a firsthand look at how sustainable agriculture is transforming rural livelihoods:
1. Ragi Cultivation — Interacting with tribal farmers in their fields to understand millet farming practices. Shree Manav Utthan Trust, supported by NABARD, is working with 500 tribal women farmers in Poshina to promote sustainable agriculture and strengthen household incomes.
2. Ragi Cookies Bakery Unit — A value-addition initiative run entirely by tribal women, turning locally grown Ragi into market-ready products and creating new income opportunities.
3. Agro Centre — Operated by the Sabarmati Goat Farmer Producer Company, a farmer producer company promoted by Shree Manav Utthan Trust, showcasing how collective enterprise models support rural communities.
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