Since the inception of HCT, founders have recognised the emerging need of alternative livelihoods as there are no industries or any major enterprise into the area and majority of people are doing farming. People living in rural areas often migrate to other locations for their livelihood. To contribute, HCT has undertaken many activities to strengthen agriculture practices and to provide other options for livelihood
Ongoing Program
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REEL Cotton: Responsible Environment Enhances Livelihoods Cotton
CottonConnect and FLOCERT have developed a code of conduct that is internationally recognised and verified by FLOCERT www.flocert.net. The REEL Code verified that farmers in the REEL Cotton Programme are using sustainable practices, with added elements that ensure traceability and decent work.
The REEL COTTON Code of Conduct is a private code of sustainable agricultural practices with a portion to cover traceability and decent working conditions and is internationally recognised as a model sustainability program code by the brands and retailers.
The REEL COTTON Code of Conduct is build around eight Principles.
- Integrated Management System
- Plant and Field Management
- Soil and Integrated Nutrient Management
- Pest Management
- Water Management
- Ecosystem Protection
- Waste Management
- Institutional Building
We are delivering the training and promoting this practice to the 300 small holders cotton farmers of Vadodara region.
Activities those were undertaken for Livelihoods
Aaribharat training
Beauty parlour course
Promotion and credit linkages of SHG’s
Vocational training center – Embroidery and fancy work training
Promotion and facilitation of Jafarbad Agricultural Producer Company Ltd.
Aaribharat training
Beauty parlour course
Promotion and credit linkages of SHG’s
Vocational training center – Embroidery and fancy work training
Promotion and facilitation of Jafarbad Agricultural Producer Company Ltd.
Activities those were undertaken for Livelihoods
Better Cotton Initiative Program
Nirmal Jal Sukhari
Smarak Renovation
Resource Organisation of VVY
Technical support group for Biodiversity management Committee and public Biodiversity register
Connect
Address: Hariraj Charitable Trust26 – Omnagar (3), Behind GIDC,Hanumanpura Road,Amreli – 365601 (Gujarat) India.
