LifeLines Agriculture - Success Stories

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*   Iqbal Khan, Dhanai, Bundelkhand

"I used to grow mangoes in my garden, but due to some reason the fruits were falling off even before they could mature. I then came to know of the Soochna se Samadhan service through someone. I called the service number to seek help for my problem, and in 24 hours I was able to get advice from the experts of the service on different measures to control the fruit-fall in my mango trees. I followed their advice and started to see results in a few days. I have now recommended the serive to my fellow farmers also."

*   Guru Singh Harihar, Terichar, Niwari, Bundelkhand

“My pulse crop was infected with a disease for which I was really worried. I got to know of this number where agriculture queries are answered. I immediately called this number. The computer recorded my question and gave me a 4 digit query id and told me that my answer will be available after 72 hours. When I went back to the STD booth and dialed the query id, I got advice on using a fertilizer with the amount also specified. I used the fertilizer and within 15 days the disease was controlled and my crop recovered.”

*  Satya Prakash – Terichar, Niwari, Bundelkhand

“This phone facility is really easy. My mustard crop was once infected with Mahu. I came to know about this service where, if you leave your query, you get answers. I left a query seeking advice on medicine for my crop. In the answer I was suggested a pesticide. I used the pesticide and this brought my crop’s disease completely under control.”

*   Gaurav Khare, Niwari

“I am a graduation student. The question I asked was about my buffalo which was giving less milk. To my surprise I got an answer for my query. I used the advice given. Now my buffalo is fine and is giving good amount of milk.”

*  Shiv Sharan Nayak – Niwari

“I have one hectare of land and I wanted to know about fisheries. I got answers, and information even about the fish species. The language is very simple and easy to understand. And if I need to hear the answer again, I can call up and listen to the answer twice.”

*   Sushil Gupta, Sakrar, Jhansi

“My cow was ill and was giving very watery milk. I called up on the helpline number and got some advice on nutrition and care for my cow. I followed the advice and my cow is fine now. The milk quality has also improved. This service is good as the answers are given in a simple and systematic manner here.”