National Rainfed Area Authority

The first national level brainstorming session on the framework of National Technical Standards for improved watershed management under World Bank assisted REWARD Programme was organised on 24.09.2024 under the chairmanship of Sh. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Addl. Secy. (DAFW) & CEO, NRAA

NRAA organized a one day national workshop on "Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture" on 18th July 2024 at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi Sh. Faiz Ahmed kidwai, Addl. Secy (DAFW) and CEO, NRAA inaugurated the event in the presence of Dr. S K choudhari, DDG (NRM), ICAR. @AgriGoI

NRAA organized the Third Meeting of the National Level Technical Committee (NLTC) for World Bank assisted REWARD Programme under the Chairmanship of Sh. Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, Addl. Secretary (DAFW) & CEO, NRAA on 10th June 2024 @AgriGoI #FarmersWelfare

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Government of India, convened a National Workshop on ‘Digital Forecasting Techniques and Decision Support System for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Eco-systems in Pusa, New Delhi

National Consultation for developing National Technical Standards under World Bank aided 'REWARD' program has been organised by NRAA on 30.01.2024 under the chairmanship of Shri. Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, Addl. Secretary DA&FW & CEO, NRAA at ICRISAT campus, Hyderabad.

Virtual Meeting on 3rd March 2021 to review & deliberate on the study regarding challenges in the ongoing crop insurance schemes and suggestive recommendations @AgriGoI @AshokDalwai @pmfby @IcarCrida

Government initiatives to promote micro irrigation is positive approach in enhancing sustainability, resilience to drought and increasing productivity @AgriGoI #AgriBudget21

Additional provision of Rs5000cr made in the Union Budget 2021 for Micro Irrigation fund will help to increase the MI coverage in the states & encourage taking innovative projects towards sustainable & precision water management beyond the regular coverage of PMKSY #AgriBudget21

Integration of water related activities under PMKSY has brought a greater momentum in adoption of Micro Irrigation. The average growth of MI coverage within the framework of PMKSY has observed a growth of ~20% compared to that of ~5% in preceding period. #AgriBudget21 @AgriGoI

Virtual meeting of "The committee on Risk Management in Agriculture" hosted on 16th Oct,2020 @AshokDalwai @mncfcdac @AgriGoI

Hon'ble Union Agriculture Minister releases the publication of NRAA "Prioritization of Districts for Development Planning in India – A Composite Index based Approach” in the "National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2020" on 21st Sep, 2020 @AgriGoI

FAO-NRAA Joint webinar on "Composite Risk Assessment in Rainfed Agriculture and need for Unified Platform" hosted on 18th Sep, 2020 @FAOIndia @AshokDalwai @network_rra

The Post UNCCDCOP14 National Consultation on Policy Framework for #LandDegradation Neutrality in Rainfed Areas held at PUSA, New Delhi on 23rd Sep 2019. Attended by over 120 delegates from Govt, NGOs, R&D Inst., International Agencies and farmers. @giz_india @network_rra.