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National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP)

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  National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP): A Game-Changer for India’s Fish Farmers & Fishers The fisheries and aquaculture sector in India has taken a big leap towards digital transformation with the launch of the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). πŸ“ What is NFDP? The NFDP is a centralized digital platform launched by the Government of India to connect fishers, fish farmers, vendors, cooperatives, and micro-enterprises under one digital ecosystem.  It is the technological backbone of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi-Sah Yojana (PM-MKSSY) , a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). How is NFDP Helpful? ✔ Digital Identity – Farmers and fishers get a work-based digital ID for formal recognition. ✔ Access to Benefits – Easy access to government schemes, subsidies, and grants. ✔ Financial Inclusion – Apply directly for loans and aquaculture insurance. ✔ Market Linkages – Better connectivity with markets, ensuring fairer prices. ✔ T...

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 2

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 πŸŒ± Goal 2: Ending Hunger and Building a Sustainable Future 🌾 At Mrittika Harvest , our mission is clear — to work towards a world where no one goes to bed hungry.  Guided by UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), we are committed to ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture. πŸ” Why Goal 2 Matters? Hunger is one of the most pressing global issues, affecting over 700 million people worldwide. Lack of access to nutritious food impacts health, education, and productivity, creating a cycle of poverty that is hard to break. 🌾 How We Contribute We focus on: ✅ Empowering Farmers – Providing support for sustainable and climate-smart farming practices. ✅ Promoting Nutrition – Encouraging balanced diets and reducing malnutrition. ✅ Reducing Food Waste – Advocating responsible consumption and better food distribution systems. 🌍 The Bigger Picture Achieving Goal 2 isn’t just about food — it’s about building resilient...

Healthy Soil means Healthy Food

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 Healthy Soil = Healthy Food: Why Soil Health is the Foundation of Sustainability Soil is more than just the ground beneath our feet – it is the very basis of life. In fact, 95% of the world’s food comes directly or indirectly from soil. From cereals to vegetables, pulses to fruits, our nutrition begins with the fertility and health of the soil. However, soil is under serious threat.  Unsustainable farming practices, overuse of chemicals, erosion, and loss of organic matter are degrading soils at an alarming rate.  The consequences are severe: declining harvests, loss of biodiversity, reduced nutritional quality of food, and weaker resilience to climate change. At Mrittika Harvest, we emphasize the urgent need to protect and restore soils. Sustainable practices like composting, mulching, crop rotation, and agroforestry can revive soil ecosystems and ensure healthy food, thriving farmers, and a sustainable future. Because when the soil lives, everything lives. 🌱

NPK Liquid Biofertilizers

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  🌱 NPK Liquid Biofertilizers: Unlocking Soil Nutrients for Sustainable Farming Modern agriculture demands solutions that not only enhance yield but also protect soil health for the future. One such innovation is the NPK Liquid Biofertilizer, a natural way to improve nutrient availability and crop performance. πŸ”Ή How It Works? • Phosphorus & Potassium (P & K) Components: Produce           organic acids that dissolve insoluble soil phosphorus and potash. This also improves the uptake of applied fertilizers like DAP, SSP, MOP, and NPK. • Nitrogen (N) Component: Fixes atmospheric nitrogen and makes it available to plants, reducing the dependence on chemical fertilizers. • Growth Regulators: These biofertilizers also release beneficial vitamins, hormones, and biological substances that strengthen plant growth. πŸ”Ή Key Benefits for Farmers ✅ Early root development and stronger plant cells ✅ Better resistance to pests and diseases ✅ Enhan...

RECYCLING And REPLANTING

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🌱 From Tea Cups to Trees: How We Turned Waste into a Nursery Most of us enjoy a cup of tea at a local shop, but rarely do we stop to think about what happens to the cups once we’re done. More often than not, they’re tossed away, adding to the growing pile of waste. But what if those same cups could grow into something much more meaningful? 🍡➡🌳 At Mrittika Harvest, we decided to rethink this “waste.” Instead of throwing away used paper cups, we collected them and gave them a second life—as tiny planters. 🌿✨ 🌍 Why We Chose This Path? Every small action matters in building a sustainable future. By reusing discarded cups, we: ♻ Reduced waste headed to landfills 🌱Created low-cost planters for seedlings 🌳 Grew crops, trees, and greenery for our community What started as a simple experiment soon grew into something much larger—our very own nursery. Each seedling in these recycled cups is a reminder that sustainability doesn’t always require big investments. Sometimes, it’s about lookin...

BAMBOO: The Green Gold of Nature

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🌿 Bamboo: The Green Gold of Nature Bamboo is not just another plant—it is a lifeline for people, ecosystems, and the planet. From providing oxygen to sustaining livelihoods, bamboo truly deserves the title of “Green Gold.” 🌱 Why Bamboo Matters? A Natural Oxygen Factory A single healthy bamboo plant can release 250–300 liters of oxygen per day, making it one of the most efficient oxygen producers in the plant kingdom. A Climate Warrior Bamboo plantations absorb up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare annually, making them a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. Biodiversity Hotspot in India India is home to over 136 species of bamboo, with the North-East region holding nearly two-thirds of this diversity. This makes it a treasure trove for ecological and economic growth. The People’s Timber Known as the “Poor Man’s Timber”, bamboo is widely used in rural housing, handicrafts, paper production, and even as a sustainable alternative to plastic. Its strength and versatil...

AGROFORESTRY: THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

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  🌱 Agroforestry: The Future of Climate-Smart Farming Agroforestry is emerging as one of the most powerful solutions to balance food production, environmental protection, and climate change mitigation. Unlike conventional farming, agroforestry combines trees, crops, and sometimes livestock on the same land, creating resilient ecosystems that benefit both farmers and the planet.πŸ€ 🌳 What is Agroforestry? Agroforestry is a land-use system where farmers intentionally integrate trees or shrubs with crops and/or animals. This practice is not new—many traditional farming communities in India, Africa, and Latin America have been using agroforestry for centuries. Today, it is gaining global recognition as a nature-based climate solution.πŸƒ Common agroforestry practices include:   • Alley Cropping – Growing crops between rows of trees. • Silvopasture – Combining trees with livestock grazing. • Forest Farming – Growing medicinal plants, spices, or mushrooms under  ...