Ranchi: Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Nidhi Samriddhi Foundation to promote climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable rural livelihoods in Jharkhand through technology-driven farming practices.
The agreement was signed on October 29, 2026, at CMPDIL Headquarters in Ranchi for implementing the ‘Unnat Krishi Project – Integrating ICT & IoT-enabled Precision Farming to Promote Climate-Resilient Agriculture aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 under Agriculture 4.0 Framework’.
The project will be implemented under CMPDIL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the financial years 2026–27 and 2027–28.
The initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, promote efficient utilisation of resources and strengthen farmers’ ability to deal with climate-related challenges through modern agricultural technologies.
Unnat Krishi Project to Cover 100 Farmers in Jharkhand
The Unnat Krishi Project will be implemented in Bicha Panchayat of Patratu Block in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand.
The initiative will cover approximately 100 farmers from four villages:
- Bicha
- Lem
- Sutharpur
- Salgo
Through the project, CMPDIL aims to support farmers in adopting modern agricultural practices and improving farm-level decision-making with the help of digital technologies and precision farming solutions.
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Key Interventions Under the Unnat Krishi Project
The project will introduce several technology-based agricultural interventions to strengthen farming practices and improve productivity.
Major activities include:
- Soil Testing: Supporting farmers with information about soil conditions to enable informed crop and nutrient management decisions.
- Weather Monitoring: Providing weather-related information to help farmers plan agricultural activities.
- Technology-Enabled Irrigation: Promoting efficient irrigation practices and better utilisation of water resources.
- Drone-Based Agricultural Services: Introducing drone-based solutions to support modern farming operations.
- Digital Advisory Support: Providing technology-based agricultural guidance to facilitate farm-level decision-making.
- Farmer Training and Exposure Visits: Building farmers’ knowledge and technical capabilities through training programmes and practical exposure.
- Strengthening Farmer Collectives: Encouraging collective participation and cooperation among farmers.
- FPO-Based Activities: Preparing farmers for activities linked to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
These interventions are expected to encourage the adoption of modern farming techniques, improve resource utilisation and strengthen farmers’ preparedness for climate-related challenges.
CMPDIL’s CSR Initiative to Support Agriculture 4.0 and Viksit Bharat 2047
The Unnat Krishi Project reflects CMPDIL’s commitment to inclusive rural development through its CSR initiatives.
By combining ICT and IoT-enabled precision farming with farmer training and community participation, the project aims to advance climate-smart agriculture in rural Jharkhand.
The initiative is also aligned with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the promotion of Agriculture 4.0, focusing on technology-led agricultural development and improved resilience to climate-related challenges.
About CMPDIL
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) is a leading consultancy organisation under Coal India Limited, functioning under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Ranchi, Jharkhand, the company provides consultancy and technical services in coal and mineral exploration, mine planning, environmental management, infrastructure development and related fields.
