Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhadradri Kothagudem, organized Women Farmers’ Day at Pothireddygudem village, Gundala Mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem District on 15.10.2026. During the programme, Sri. V. Baburao, District Agricultural Officer highlighted the vital role of women in agriculture and encouraged women farmers to utilize the training programmes offered by KVK to establish Agri-based enterprises and generate self-employment opportunities.

Dr. T. Bharath, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Bhadradri Kothagudem, emphasized the importance of crop diversification, natural farming, community-based activities, and branding of value-added agricultural products to enhance farm income and promote sustainable livelihoods. on this occasion, progressive women farmers who had adopted innovative agricultural practices and motivated neighbouring women farmers were felicitated in recognition of their achievements and exemplary contributions. Subsequently, a flour mill provided under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) was inaugurated to promote income-generating activities and livelihood opportunities among tribal women. Sri. Tatarao, Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) along with AEOs, the Sarpanch, Self-Help Group members, and around 230 women farmers, participated in the programme.