Last Updated: 16 Oct 2025

Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP)

The Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme empowers rural women as trained para-extension workers to support farmers through agroecological practices, soil health management, and scheme implementation under the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative.

  • Purpose: Transform rural India through the empowerment of rural Women as Krishi Sakhi.
  • Background: Under the 'Lakhpati Didi' program, the aim is to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, one dimension of which is Krishi Sakhi.
  • Training to Krishi Shakhi: KSCP involves imparting training and certification to Krishi Sakhis as Para-extension Workers.
  • Types of Training Provided to Krishi Sakhis 
    • Agro Ecological Practices from land preparation to harvest
    • Organising Farmer Field schools
    • Seed banks + Establishment and Management
    • Soil health, soil and moisture conservation practices
    • Integrated Farming Systems Basics of Livestock
    • Management Preparation and use of Bio inputs and establishment of Bio inputs shops
    • Basic communication skills
  • Employment for Krishi Sakhis: Trained Krishi Sakhis will take a test to become certified Para-extension Workers. They will support ministry schemes. 
Infographic explaining the Lakhpati Didi Initiative under Ministry of Rural Development: defines Lakhpati Didi as Self-Help Group members earning Rs. 1 lakh or more annually through sustainable income calculated over four agricultural seasons/business cycles with average monthly income exceeding Rs. 10,000, emphasizing focused planning, convergence strategy, and collaboration among government departments for diversified livelihood activities.
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