Activities
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Solar‑powered irrigation and borewells.
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Solar dryers for crop preservation.
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Renewable energy cold storages.
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Climate‑smart irrigation and crop practices.
By embedding renewable energy solutions into OIIPCRA and OPELIP, IRDMS reduced reliance on
fossil fuels while enhancing resilience. Solar irrigation improved water access, while dryers
and cold storage minimized post‑harvest losses. These clean energy solutions mechanized rural
systems, reduced drudgery, and strengthened Odisha's climate adaptation pathway.
121%
increase in area under triple cropping
25%
increase in horticulture coverage
39
Farmer Producer Companies established benefiting over 16,000 farmers
15–25%
increase in agriculture productivity