Benefits of AWD in Paddy Cultivation

• Water consumption is reduced by 30-40%
• Improved farmer profitability by INR 8,000 to 10,000 per Hectare per season
• Reduces labour cost
• Can reduce around 2 Ton of CO2 per Hectare per season
• Efficient use of water in the low rainfall areas

Area

• Two land parcels in 2 Blocks, Khairasol & Rajnagar in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
• Target to reach 50,000 Hectares in phases