Category of the Project: Village Concept Project, Women in Agriculture, IAAS Delta Project
Winning Position: Not mentioned
Region: Asia Pacific
Country: Bangladesh
Local Committee: IAAS Bangladesh PSTU
Name of Contact Person: Onirban Saha
Email of Contact Person: pstu@iaasworld.org
Description of the Project: The coastal region of Patuakhali, Bangladesh faces challenges such as saltwater intrusion, waterlogging, and climate variability, negatively impacting agricultural productivity and food security. Additionally, women in agriculture (43% of the workforce) remain underrecognized and untrained in modern techniques.
Project Noyagram targets 30 women from medium- to large-sized families, providing hands-on training in climate-resilient agriculture and aquaponics.
A women-led homestead agriculture school will be established, allowing participants to learn innovative farming methods, soil salinity management, and waterlogged land cultivation.
Collaboration with Patuakhali Science and Technology University, government extension workers, and agricultural experts ensures practical research-backed solutions for sustainable development.
The initiative aims to integrate farming and aquaculture, enhancing livelihoods, economic independence, and food security for women in coastal Bangladesh.
Objective of the Project:
Train 30 women farmers in sustainable agriculture and aquaponics.
Improve agricultural productivity through climate-resilient techniques.
Establish a community-driven knowledge-sharing platform for rural development.
Bridge the gap between scientific research and local farming practices.
Start Date and End Date: November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Current Status of the Project: Ongoing
Partner Organization (If any):
Not yet established, but
plans to collaborate with government bodies, research institutions, and agricultural cooperatives
