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World Bank Backs Keralam Plan for Carbon Cell to Empower Farmers
- •The World Bank has supported Keralam proposal to establish a carbon cell under the Agriculture Department to help farmers earn carbon credits through climate-friendly practices.
- •Agriculture Minister T Siddique stated that the mechanism aims to provide financial incentives and an additional source of income for farmers.
- •The initiative is part of the broader Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation KERA project, backed by Rs 2,365 crore in World Bank assistance.
- •Discussions also focused on boosting coconut cultivation, strengthening agricultural marketing, empowering farmer producer organisations, and improving climate resilience.
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The proposed carbon cell aims to help farmers earn carbon credits through climate-friendly farming practices. It is designed to provide financial incentives, enhance carbon sequestration, and create an additional source of income for farmers.
The KERA project is being implemented with World Bank assistance, providing Rs 2,365 crore for Keralam's agriculture sector. The initiative is designed to transform the agricultural landscape and help it tackle challenges posed by climate change.
The meeting discussed developing coconut cultivation, high-tech vegetable farming in Elavanchery, mango cultivation in Muthalamada, and avocado cultivation in Wayanad. It also emphasized strengthening agricultural marketing and expanding farmer producer organisations.
