First Rural Immersion Accomplishment

Our learning objectives were centred on gaining a comprehensive

understanding of Tur cultivation and rural agricultural practices.
Throughout our visit, we intended to gain insights into the entire tur
Learning Objectives cultivation process, exploring both traditional and modern farming
techniques, from seed selection to harvesting. Our primary intention was
to collectively analyse the cost structure associated with tur cultivation,
with the aim of identifying areas for innovation to enhance efficiency and
reduce costs.
• Gained insights of the entire cultivation process of Tur
• Understood the impact of government policies on farming
practices and how existing policies benefit farmers
Plan Accomplished • Analysed the impact of market rates on the selection of next crop
plantation
• Explored local market dynamics and the role of logistics in
transporting the produce to the market
• The role and importance of pesticides in agricultural cultivation
Major challenge was communication gap as farmers communicated their
activities in local language. Nevertheless, our team members, proficient
in the local language, successfully bridged this gap by succinctly
Data Gaps Challenged (if any) conveying the essence of the communication.

The villagers wanted to meet few people from the respective

departments to increase the yield:
Whom they want to meet • Experts in Soil Consultation
• Government representatives to gather information on pertinent
schemes and subsidies
• Company Representatives selling pesticides

The farm head and one assistant instructor played a crucial role in
ensuring the visit's optimal productivity by skillfully managing time
constraints. The visit was organized into specific sections, each dedicated
Villagers to be Credited to different locations, to enhance efficiency and gather valuable insights.

• Gain knowledge about the recommended dosage and application

techniques for different pesticides
What should be • Investigate the accessibility and affordability of pesticides for
accomplished in the local farmers by meeting with distributors and suppliers
second visit? • Assess the environmental impact of pesticides
• Understand farmers' awareness of safe pesticide use
The rural immersion program was a unique experience. We gained
Feedback practical insights into the lives of farmers and the cultivation practices.
The program’s uniqueness lies in its ability to bridge the gap between
theory and real-world application.