Agriculture

DVC is engaged in the following activities to increase agricultural yield from fields:

• Initiation of micro-lift irrigation programmes in the upper valley
• Digging of irrigation wells
• Construction of check dams
• Renovation of ponds
• Arranging training programmes for farmers

DVC has constructed more than 16,000 check dams

Farmers of the local villages are encouraged to adopt modern scientific farming practices, Experts from KVK, Sindri, Holy Cross Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hazaribagh and Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi and R.K. Mission of Amarkanan Sewa Ashram, Purulia impart training in this regard.