FIRST NATIONAL ORGANIC CONFERENCE

ROAD TO SOLIDARITY
January 21 24 2001
Bidkin (Aurangabad), India

Conference Proceedings
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Prepared by Dr. D. Narasimha Reddy, nreddy.donthi@gmail.com

CONTENTS
BIDKIN COMMITMENT
PROCEEDINGS
CONFERENCE

OF

THE

BIDKIN COMMITMENT

Organic farming is a tradition in India, which is still being practiced by many

farmers. This is essentially based on principles of ecology, social justice and
efficiency in resource usage. In the present situation, wherein there are huge
damages caused by chemical farming on human health and ecology, organic
farming is the only alternative. Conventional farming is also unviable for an
average Indian farmer who cannot bear the huge input costs. This situation is
accentuated by the exploitative pricing mechanisms, which do not fetch any
reasonable price for the agricultural produce.

Indian biomass and livestock have to be developed towards providing organic

inputs to farming, which would lead improvement in soil fertility and also enable
the production of good quality crops and other produce besides bringing about
poverty alleviation. This would be possible through properly planned rural
development approaches and activities.

It is now time for the government and the civil society alike to realise that organic
farming is the option to resuscitate the Indian agriculture, restore the confidence of
farmers on farming, promote healthy living and conserve our natural resources.

India has to be self-reliant in building up mechanisms which promote the

production and consumption of organic produce. Government should encourage
this sector, not only to cater to export market, but also to develop domestic market.

There is an urgent and important need for the government to bring out a National
Organic Farming Policy to map and chart the course of development of organic
farming in India.

Adopted unanimously at the First National Organic Conference

at Bidkin (Aurangabad), India on the 24th of January 2001.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE

DAY I
The First National Organic Conference was held at Institute of Integrated Rural
Development (IIRD), Bidkin (Aurangabad), Maharashtra from January 21-24, 2001. This
Conference brought together various stakeholders from different parts of India like
farmers practicing organic agriculture (OA), scientists, Government officials, Non
Government Organisations (NGOs), office bearers of international organisations,
representatives of business enterprises involved in organic products, policy makers and
alike. The purpose of the conference was to bring about interaction between these
stakeholders to enable them to exchange knowledge & experiences and to facilitate the
formation of networks to promote the interests of the organic agriculture practitioners.
The Conference started on the first day at 10.30 a.m. with a welcome note by Dr.
Alexander Daniel, President IIRD, Aurangabad. He underlined the importance of
organising the conference at this point of time, when national policies for organic
agriculture is being shaped. The purpose of organising the meeting at this venue, he
pointed out, is to allow the primary stakeholder, the farmers practicing organic
agriculture, to interact with the other stakeholders. He emphasised need for protecting
the land which is the basis of organic agriculture movement. Dr. Daniel pointed out that
this Conference is intended to be a Conference where an intense level of interaction
takes place between different constituents. Therefore, he urged for close interaction
between different stakeholders.
The conference was inaugurated by Shri. Raosaheb Shinde, Vice Chairperson of Rayat
Shikshan Sanstha, Shrirampur, Maharashtra along with Dr. G. K. Veeresh former vice
chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
Dr. Veeresh, former VC, UAS, Bangalore gave the keynote address. He appreciated Dr.
Daniels effort to organise the conference. According to him poverty is not of the people
but of the land which we have exploited. He said that although more than 90
Organisations are working in OA, there is no one definition accepted by all. According
to him, OA is the system of utilising locally available resources & manpower and using
the land without abusing it. However, for OA to succeed, there should be changes in the
food habits of people as well. He cited the historical example of the 4H clubs in
America, where farmers organised & lobbied the government for favourable policies; he
wondered whether it is possible for OA farmer in India also to undertake such
organising and lobbying activities.
The Conference details was given by Shri. D. Narasimha Reddy, organising secretary.
The objective of this conference is to bring together all the farmers, researchers,
academicians, businessman, NGO to concentrate on domestic Market development, to
study the important aspects of Inputs and setting up standards for organic farming. The
Conference has different session on different aspects of Organic farming; this included

Food security,

Soil Fertility,

Indigenous knowledge & Agricultural Fertility,

Management of Biodiversity,

Dryland Agriculture,



Economics of Yield & Productivity,

Domestic Market Development,
Resources for Organic farming,
Organic Inputs Supply & Demand &
Organic Standards, Inspection & Certification.

One of the unique characteristic of the sessions is that each contain a presentation by a
practicing farmer. Every evening, an hour is reserved for networking between different
stakeholder so as to develop networks.
Delivering his inaugural address, Mr. Raosaheb Shinde said that soil is the first victim of
inorganic farming system that is would lead to decrease in soil productivity in the long
run. He also emphasised that the adoption from inorganic to OA should be gradual and
systematic. Sustainable Agriculture is the adoption of alternate practices, which is
sustainable and viable for farmer, is an urgent need. An understanding of nature is the
key to a sustainable life. According to him, OA is not only a practice but also a
philosophy.
Session I: FOOD SECURITY
Chairperson: Mr. Raosaheb Shinde
The first session started with a presentation by a farmer Manishabai Kshirsagar, organic
farmer who talked about the ill effects of inorganic fertilizers. According to her the
reasons for adopting organic farming are the better health of society, protection of
environment, sustainablility of land fertility. She emphasised the use of Rhizobium
culture, vermi compost, change in cropping pattern, mulching to improve the productivity
of the land on a long term basis.
Padamshri Kutty Menon, Member of National Taskforce on Organic Farming also
emphasised the practicing of sustainable activity to protect the Mother Earth. He further
added that the importance of rapid growth of agriculture should not only be for self
reliance, but for equality in wealth distribution also. He stressed the need for giving
importance to livestock management as an integral Part of OA. He also gave the
interesting experiments of Mr. Dabholkar, who produced enough food from 20 gunthas
for a single family.
Manoruddhin Farokhi of PRADAN, Jharkhand gave details of the work done by their
NGO in a tribal village Bamarjhathi, Jharkhand, which included building up of a Dam to
check run off. A watershed Development programme was also launched. When a trench
was constructed, it channeled the water along with the biomass from the forest land on
to the agricultural land. This helped in the improvement of soil texture and its moisture
retention capacity resulting in the crop production increasing from 1.2t/ha to 3t/ha.
After each session, discussion on the various presentations took place. The discussion
started with the issue of sustaining the production increase in the Jharkhand village.
The danger of the Forest Department cutting off the trees & reducing the runoff was
there, one way out suggested by Dr. Veeresh is to organise the people to put pressure
on the forest department. Mr. Kutty Menon gave his experience of avoiding monoculture
and encouraging the birds to manage the insects. Cow Urine, neem cake, etc are other
methods adopted. To a question as to documentation of the change in the soil people,
he said the lack of facilities to do this cheaply is hampering this.

Session II: SOIL FERTILITY

Chairperson: Dr. G. K. Veeresh
This session started with the presentation by Dr. Peter Proctor, The Biodynamic
Outreach, New Zealand on biodynamic system of agriculture. The method of preparing
Cow Horn Dung (BD 500) and using crystal (BD 501) was explained. He laid
emphasis on rhythm on the position of cosmic elements in maintaining fertile soil. He
also brief explained about the various other herb preparations (code named 502, 503,
504, 505, 506, 507), which help to enhance the composting process.
Mr. Gadge Patil, organic farmer talked about the ill effects of green revolution. He
emphasised on traditional methods to increase soil fertility through low cost & with
locally available methods. Dr. Koshy John of the Spices Board, Kochi, Kerala
emphasised the components of OA:

Ecologically Sound.

Ecologically Viable

Socially Just

Culturally Insensitive

Based on Holistic science

Total Development.
After the session, certain questions on the difference between Cowdung & Buffalo Dung
were asked which were answered by the speakers.
Session III: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Chairperson: Ms. Prabha Mahale
Ms. Hasnoorbi Shaikh, organic farmer opened this session by trying to establish the
link between understanding the knowledge of the local people about their environment
and the technical aspects of farming practices. The session was followed by a
presentation by Dr. G. V. Malewar, former Associate Dean & Head, Soil science,
Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani who gave 16 indigenous nutrient
conservation practices in nine agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra
This session ended with the presentation by Ms. Renu Bhatt, Department of Resource
management, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, where
she emphasised the need to educate or train women about OA specially in hill regions
of India. She also emphasised certain areas for research and development under
organic agriculture that needs attention in Uttranchal.
Stakeholders Meeting for Networking Day I
At the end of each day, group meetings of the different stakeholders were held on the
different topics presented on the day. The purpose of these meetings were to forge
networks between the different partners involved in that activity/field.
Food Security
Chairperson Mr. Kutty Menon

The group discussed the need for food Security. It felt that the farmer who are small
landowner i.e. <2 acres should do organic agriculture to produce enough for
themselves. Those have large amounts of land should produce organic food for
themselves as well as for others while very big landowner could produce for the export
market. The group pointed out that training programmes for farmer was a necessity.
Soil Fertility
Chairperson Mr. Peter Proctor
In the meeting on soil fertility, Mr. Peter Proctor gave technical details on the
biodynamic farming technique. He mentioned that the dung should be from a lactating
cow; it should be moist & stored in a cool place so that it is protected from heat. Once it
is a spread on the field, earthworm & nodes on the root spreads much faster.
Indigenous Knowledge & Agricultural Protection.
Chairperson Dr. Malewar
The group came out with some examples of indigenous practice like mulching using
music melodies. It felt that the use of polythene bags for mulching should be
discouraged due to the pollution problem. Integrated farming and other practice like
agnihotra farming could also be encouraged.
DAY II
Session IV: MANAGEMENT OF BIODIVERSITY
Chairperson: Mr. Shoorvir Singh
This session started with the paper presentation by Ms. Nirmalabai Gidhane, organic
farmer. She explained the ways they worked for conservation of local varieties &
neglected species. She dispelled the popular notion that the production from organic
agriculture is lower than chemical agriculture. According to her, the problem that the
farmer faces in case of OA is the unavailability of traditional seeds as nobody grows
them.
Mr. Maria Selvam, Secretary, Peoples Agricultural Farm, Pudokottai who is working on
OA from last 15-20 years expressed his concern over the erosion in crop diversity. He
emphasised the study of ecobalance and interdependence of various living organisms,
plants and animals. He emphasised the protection of threatened species by giving the
example of the existence of 30,000 species of rice in earlier times, but much of which
has been lost due to the Green Revolution. Appropriate policies are required to check
this. He recommended the designing of organic farm, where medicinal plants are
grown (as against cultivating).
Mr. Thomas Varghese, NRC for Oil Palm, Regional Station, Palode, Kerala presented
the work they are doing for conversion of oil palm plantation waste into manure through
composting. Of the different composting techniques, vermicomposting was found to be
more beneficial & less time consuming.
Session V: DRYLAND AGRICULTURE
Chairperson: Mr. Vishwanath

Ms.Hausabai Haider Baig, organic farmer expressed the importance of some medicinal
plant like awala, henna, gulvel, dhorguns. Certain oil & ointments are being prepared
from these plants which helps in biodiversity conservation as well as income generation.
Mr. Yogananda recounted the experience of enhancing soil fertility & productivity using
sewerage polluted water under tank irrigation system for rice crops in the Kolar district
of Karnataka .They found that use of organic manure increase the yield & also ensure
sustainability of production. Mr.Shahji Narwade, Tata Institute of Social Sciences gave
glimpses of technology dissemination they did in Tuljapur block of Maharashtra. The
process involved the analysis of problems by the farmers & their coming out with locally
specific technologies. At a later stage, this is expected to lead to farmer-to-farmer
extension in other villages. Certain issues like eroding faith of farming community on
agriculture, drought prone condition, improper management of water, hybrid seeds,
improper crop plantation, attack of pest were also identified.
Mr. Manoj Sanghane of Surat presented on Need for OA in herbs and also the aim of
Ayurveda. According to him active ingredients present in herbs cure human beings. Mr.
B. Venkateshwarlu, Senior Scientist, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture,
Santoshnagar, Hyderabad gave the results of his study on microbial activity in different
kinds of lands where organic and chemical agriculture were practiced. He reported
that there was no difference in the number of micro organisms between lands that were
cultivated in organic method & with chemical fertilizer. However the diversity in
microorganism, i.e. the different type of microorganism present, was found higher on the
land which used organise fertilizer as against chemical fertilisers.
The discussion that followed these presentations saw some experts recommending not
to stop chemical fertilizer because through organic agriculture, total nutrients cannot be
given. They recommended Integrated Nutrient management. The need to educate
people about the minimum fertilizer requirement of crops was also emphasised. The
promotional activity for OA was also taken into consideration. They also emphasised on
development of microbial cultures for decomposing organic resources in less time.
Session VI: ECONOMICS OF YIELD AND PRODUCTIVITY
Chairperson: Dr. B. Venkateswarulu
Mr. V. B. Karmakar, Member, All India Organic & Biodynamic Farming Association,
Indore gave the change in Inputs-Outputs ratio that has been seen from 1970 to 1990.
He presented his study regarding effect of fertilizer use & productivity change. The
emphasis was also laid on the changes in soil due to inorganic fertilizer where soil has
become hard, has lost its capacity to hold water, frequency of irrigation has increased &
also input use has increased three times. He mentioned that while inputs of irrigation,
chemical fertilizers, pesticide, electricity has increased anywhere by 55% to 742% in the
twenty year period between 1970 to 1990, the corresponding increase in is only 89%.
Mr. Jain, the next speaker, elaborated on the positive aspects of cow urine therapy. He
pointed out that the urine from desi cow could be inputs for various ailments including
cancer. Mr. Shoor VirSingh from Bijnore, eastern UP, recounted his experiences of
organic farming he suggested that one has to study nature & be with the nature
through observation to be able to practice OA.

One of the man discussion points was the way in which the requirements of the
population could be met with OA. It was pointed out by Mr. Karmarkar that despite India
beings a SelfSufficient country, about 30-40% of the population is below the poverty
line. This is due to the low purchasing power of the people , which can be counteracted
by decrease in the input costs that will help reduce the cost of products.
Session VII: DOMESTIC MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Chairperson: Mr. Mukesh Verma
Rahemabee Shaikh, organic farmer, presented on the domestic market problems of
organic products. She explained the organic melawa (fair) that is organised to promote
the organic products. Sharad Shah, ACE natural Foods & Fruits Pvt. Ltd, Baroda
emphasised product differentiation where he identified 39 criteria. He also emphasis the
need to consider the strata of society for marketing organic products. Besides this he
felt the farmer should decide what techniques should be adopted for creating a market
for his / her product.
The discussion that followed started with a question about the viability of individual plant
cultivation. Mr. Sangare replied that in his experience upto about Rs.10,000/acre can be
the income earned. To a question about the harmful effect of using polluted water on
agricultural products, it was replied that water polluted by sewerage was not a harmful,
but that by heavy metal like lead, mercury is. The discussion also dealt with some
problems of domestic market like product sample not matching with the product. It was
pointed on that consumer should not be fooled as he is spending. Profit is essential but
profiteering should not be done.
Stakeholders Meeting for Networking Day II
Biodiversity
Chairperson Mr. Mariaselvam
The discussion started by focussing on one of important but forgotten dimension of
biodiversity, which is medicinal plant farming. It was suggested that all persons must
cultivate at least 20-50 locally available medicinal health plants, so that one can take of
their family members at their homes itself. Another aspect that was discussed was to
help the soil become healthy which can be done by enchancing microdiversity of soil
e.g. by using soil under Banyan tree microflora of soil can be enhanced.
At least 1/3rd of total area year under organic agriculture must be left earmarked for
forest cover, which is not suitable for agricultural purpose. This 1/3rd area should include
herbs, shrubs & trees (internationally accepted fact). The third major thing which was
discussed was about the linkage of flora & fauna i.e. interdependence of flora & fauna
e.g. Honeybees are very useful for the purpose of cross-pollination. It can enhance 13 17% of the production. Butterflies, insects & birds also act as source of crosspollination.
General design of organic agriculture farming was also discussed, according to which
an area should also includes legumes as they also play an important role in adding the
biodiversity in farm & thus helps in enhancing the fertility of soil. It was also pointed out
the consume diverse food products to be in a good health. A detailed discussion was
also held about the peoples agriculture farms & about the Nakshtra gardens (In Mahe).
It was concluded that nature never takes, it only gives. It is only man who always takes
from nature.

In the end, all the members present in the discussion exchanged their addresses to
form network to help each other to create a ideal organic agriculture farms in their own
places.
Dryland Agriculture
Chairperson Mr. Rambhau Shirode
The meet began by the introduction of each participant to the rest of group. Lead by the
rich experiences of Dr. Venkatesh, Shri. Shirode & Shri. Paikrao, the discussion took of
on a firm footing. Dr. Venkatesh pointed out that only 20% of the dryland farmers
practice conventional agriculture using chemical inputs. The others depends not only on
rain as their only source of water, but also their own animals for manure & meagre
green manure inputs. Since the farmer depends on the monsoon, only one crop is
possible. It is important to use every inch of rain from beginning to end. To make sure
that the seeds receive the first rains, summer tillage is practised, which helps to clear
the fields, aerate the soil & facilitates the percolation of rain water. Questions were
raised regarding loss of seed due to ants, birds & others. It was agreed that since seeds
are available with the farmer from his/her last crop, which is relatively cheap, gap filling
can be done. This also ensures that seeds receive enough moisture to germinate. In
case of dry sowing, if the first rains are insufficient then seeds are do not have enough
moisture for germination. This results in seed loss.
The type of crops to be cultivated were also discussed and intercropping was
considered the best pattern by all, as this helps in risk aversion and meets the farmers
various needs. The basic principle in this is the selection of crops, which have different
root lengths. This cropping pattern is wholesome and makes optimal use of available
resources.
The issue of water conservation was also discussed in detail, for e.g. the watershed
conservation activities of the government and NGOs. Various indigenous practices of
cultivation was also discussed.
Domestic Market Development.
Chairperson Dr. D. P. Singh
About 28 points to be taken care of, for development of the domestic market were
discussed, some of which were:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Setting up of standards.
Consumer awareness.
Brandname & labelling.
Consistency in quality
Access of farmers to market & access to organic product.
Involving the family in processing & value addition that would help to increase the
income of the family.

Three important element of market were identify as consistency of supply, quality &
consumers awareness about price.
The need for creating demand was also
emphasised where the product in small quantity should be sold directly; for volumes of
product, market in preferred. The emphasis was also laid on the identification of some

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selling points, which were fear, health consciousness taste, The need of a third party
for certification was also emphasised where certification can be done at three stages
like at the farm, the processing unit & in the market. The need for the farmers to know
the organic standards was also emphasised. These standards should be in easy & local
language as people do not know the rules of organic marketing.
Day III
Session VIII: RESOURCES FOR ORGANIC FARMING
Chairperson: Mr. V. K. Dubey
The session started with a presentation by Ms. Kantabai Waghmare, organic farmer.
She stated that although sail at first glance looks dead, in fact it is home to thousands
of living organisms. The earth worm stays in the land, often more than 1,000 worms /
acres. Eight tonne of soil is brought to the surface every year by these earth worms.
She also explained the method of preparing vermiculture.
Prof. Bano of Department of Zoology, UAS, Bangalore, termed vermicompost as the
cast of worms. The surface earthworm, found in forests, compost pits are voracious
eaters and high breeders. Studies have shown that use of earthworm results in more
flowers, early inflorescence, higher girth and increase in foliage. Prof. Talashilkar of
KKV, Dapoli, Maharashtra, differentiated between vermicompost and vermiwash,
explaining the preparation of both. He explained about studies which has found upto
4.5 tonnes/ha. higher yield with vermicompost and vermiwash.
Mr. Rakesh Dubey of Biofarming Tech. Lucknow, recounted their experience of forming
Self Help Groups in villages to do organic farming. Training and Exposure to different
places are undertaken for farmers; the marketing is done by a federation, which is
formed out of representatives from all SHGs. The farmers were getting higher price for
their organic products. Mr. Thomas Abraham of Allahabad University also gave positive
results of their experiments with crops like mustard. They found increases of 30-80% in
phosphorous as well as other nutrients.
In the discussion that followed, answering to a question, Mr. Talashilkar said the shelf
life of vermiwash has not yet been studied, but he has used after six months without any
change in its effect. Also vermiculture was found more effective than vermiwash.
Session IX: ORGANIC INPUTS: SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Chairperson: Mr. Mariaselvam
Dr. Mutatkar from Mumbai elaborated on the problem of waste in India, to start this
session. He contended that about 700 900 million tonnes of waste is available in
India, which includes agricultural waste, coir waste, agro industry byproducts and
municipal solid waste. Conversion of these into compost or producing electricity out of
these are possibilities which need to be explored.
Dr. Vishwanath of the Prof. Kadur A. Narayan Research Foundation, Bangalore,
cautioned the organic industry against polluting the soil and environment through its
products. He pointed out the current difficulty in procuring organic inputs since the
organic industry is still in the developing stage. The profit margins in the pure
biopesticide industry is relatively low compared to chemical industries, which explains

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the low entry of companies. Still, the biopesticides industry is growing at a rate of 10
15% p.a.
Mr. Deepak Somayaji of EID Parrys also supported the transformation of waste into
fertilizer, but felt that this may not be possible at individual level, but would be viable at a
central level. Dr. D. P. Singh pointed out that the compost generation should be done
properly to get full benefits. Mr. S. K. Tiwari said that one has to be careful of the
amount of water used in composting; as it should be neither less nor more; in addition,
good fodder leads to production of good gobar.
In the next presentation, Dr. Madan Deshpande of the Institute of Vedic Studies,
Akalkot, Maharashtra, elaborated on the method of Agnihotra agriculture. He referred
to the verses in the Vedas devoted to medicinal plants. Agnihotra can be done by
anybody and can be done at all stages of farming. It should be done at sunrise and
sunset, should be performed in copper / earthern pyramid pot.
Session X: ORGANIC STANDARDS, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
Chairperson: Dr. Kubra Bano.
Ms. Surkaya Jhawar elaborated on the method adopted by her in inspecting and
certifying farmers in the villages nearby. Asking various details of the farm like crops,
soil condition, conservation, use of fertilisers, pesticides and then filling up forms on
these are undertaken.
Dr. Daniel, the next speaker, felt that the standards are the heart of the organic
movement. The standards are the rules, the scale of measurements which forms the
basis for inspection and certification. Standards leads to research and development of
systems in India, in 1996, a small committee evolved a national standard, based on
the IFOAM standards. This was an attempt to Indianise the standards.
Mr. Narasimha Reddy of the Centre for Resource Education, Hyderabad, emphasised
the need for self reliance while developing standards. Organic agriculture is a
philosophy and is concerned about resources and biodiversity. At the moment, the
standards are market driven and not by concerns of resources or technology, which
should be charged.
Ms. Prabha Mahale felt that standards could be used for management of farms. The
relationship of organic farmers is to the natural resources like soil, animal and plants as
well as the consumer. While developing standards, one should take care of our local
interests.
Mr. Selvam Daniel, the next speaker, spoke on the efforts made to involve the private
sector in organic agriculture. He stressed the need of economics in organic agriculture.
Certification is for a system of production as well as the end product and helps in
creating transparency. Cost of certification is a major hindrance now. Other factors that
hinder includes the low scale of farms, the low rate of literacy (the high level of
documentation needed), the problems of inputs and the lack of certification of inputs.
The discussion that followed started with a question on the support from the Indian
Government on the standards. Dr. Daniel replied that these standards have influenced
the standards developed by the organisations like Spices Board. To a question as to

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the cost of certification, the reply was that it cost $500 - $1000 per day plus other costs
like travel. An alternative to this high cost that is tried to be promoted is the group
scheme of certification.
The day ended with cultural performances by participants in different languages.
DAY IV
Delegates Conference
Chairpersons: Dr. Veeresh, Dr. Promila Sharma, and Mr. Kutty Menon
The last day of the conference was intended to be a day of reflection of the past three
days outcome and the adoption of a Bidkin Declaration.
The day started with a talk by Dr. Daniel on the future of the organic movement in India.
He referred to organic agriculture as having always been in the Indian tradition, only
making a disappearance for a few decades. However, for self-sufficiency in food and
the preservation of the rural culture, organic agriculture is a necessity. Fair trade should
be the basis for trading in the organic system. The high costs of certification could be
helped by the practices of agencies like UNDP absorbing the costs, as is being done
now in some cases.
Mr. Kutty Menon appreciated the efforts made to revitalise the organic farming
movement, a vital part of the Indian tradition. He promised his efforts at promoting the
Bidkin declaration at the State and Central Government levels. Dr. Promila Sharma
bemoaned the negligible efforts made till now to popularise organic agriculture and
stressed the need for literature to promote it further. She felt that it should not be a
commercial or a profitable venture. Dr. Veeresh felt the need for a common word to
describe organic agriculture, as presently many terminologies are in use he suggested
the term Gandhian farm, as it denoted a wholesome, a way of life.
The findings of a small survey conducted among the participants of the conference
during the last three days was presented next by Ms. Renu Bhatt. It found that most
people, whether farmers, scientists or others, converted to organic agriculture out of
personal conviction, following the dictates of their conscience. Experience in the
organic field stretched to 25 years to some people and 20 years for organisations, they
being involved in a diverse field of intervention. The non-availability of inputs, the lack
of developed markets, lack of premium price, non-availability of research data,
database, were some of the problems faced by the participants. The need for
Government recognition in the form of awards, etc, subsidies / incentives was stressed.
In the next session, the participants divided themselves into groups according to their
choice, on various topics about 14 in all, to discuss action points and present in the
plenary. The results of these are summarised below:
1. Topic: Consumer education on food quality
a. Develop pamphlets, poster, and media.
b. Training of women.
c. Survey to assess peoples understanding
d. Morcha on factories producing chemical fertilisers,
e. Sensitisation of village development committees on organic agriculture.

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2. Topic: Extension and training of farmers

a. training of farmers
- Step I identifying and training the farmers in organic agriculture.
- Step II bench mark survey through PRA of resources available with
farmers. Training needs assessment of rural areas.
b. Establishment of Organic schools
- practical experiences should be given to farmers
- Training in schools should be farmer to farmer oriented and should be
flexible.
- Training of farmers and its family can be done through farmers field day or
by open schools system
c. Extension education on certification, record keeping and organic
technologies.
3. Topic: Domestic Market Development
a. Formation of organic consumer association
- awareness creation fear, phobia, facts
- media reports
b. Expanding consumer base
- fashionable / niche markets
- fasting
- hospital / special patients
- fairs / home delivery
- yoga centres
- directory, preparation of
c. expand supply base
- networking with other centres
d. promotion of alternative marketing
e. Government
- subsidise certification
- free media coverage
4. Topic: Promotion of Research
a. Evaluate existing organic agricultural practices at different institutes.
Research should be multidisciplinary and action oriented.
b. NRM and OA has to be included in university and research work has to be
provided for university students.
c. Research institutes should take up location specific organic research in their
agenda
d. On farm trials on research /KVKs preferably in all districts of India.
e. Active ingredients / constitutes and dyes involved in organic farming
researched and documented.
f. Products of organic agriculture has to be qualitatively evaluated for
ingredients and advantages emphasised.
g. Research and development of new biopesticides, its evaluation and testing
has to be carried out.
h. All traditional agricultural practices with reference to organic agriculture has to
be documented and scientifically evaluated, and the methods be perfected.
i. Research centres has to be promoted at national level on organic agriculture
under tropical / subtropical and temperate conditions.

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5. Topic: indigenous knowledge promotion

a. compilation / gather knowledge base
- from farmers (older generation)
- from beliefs of villagers
- from sayings, literature (vedic, old texts)
- from research institution.
b. Dissemination of knowledge
- demonstration
- personal contact with farmers
- farmers meet
- books, charts, songs, video and audiocassettes, pamphlets, streetplays,
handbills.
- Charts, drams, and songs are most imbibed.
c. Documentation in local languages and common universal languages.
6. Topic: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management
- make a study at village level medicinal plants, species.
- Documentation of practices
- Work out strategies to improve biodiversity and integrating the same into
organic farm development systems
7. Topic: Promotion of Indian standards
a. national standards development efforts to be continued translated into
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi to be continued to other languages.
b. Continue to develop more and more inputs to the standards through NGOs,
farmers, GOs, industrial bodies.
c. Include tolerance limit for chemical residues in final product.
d. Develop detailed domestic certification standards.
e. Develop accredition through government and private bodies.
f. Emphasise better prices to farmers.
g. Review standards with EU, UK, standards for export.
h. Try to get recognition from government, trade bodies, IFOAM, ISO
i. Accreditation procedures to be developed.
j. Disseminate standards through mass media, internet.
8. Topic: Development of Educational Material
a. Educational materials for farmer centered training should be developed in
consultation with farmers groups
b. Indigenous knowledge should be incorporated effectively in the training and
educational materials
c. Directory of institutions engaged in farmer centered training in the country
for organic agriculture should be made
d. Special efforts should be made for curriculum development at the level of
agricultural universities for including organic agriculture in the University
courses
e. Open universities should prepare educational materials
for organic
agriculture and introduce courses
f. Educational materials which could be used by students of Nursery schools to
the Secondary schools should be prepared by State and Central Government
and private organisations

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9. Topic: Policies for Organic Input Industry

a. to develop village level organic industries; they need technical knowledge to
do the same.
b. We must differentiate between biotech and genetically manipulated inputs
which has to be banned.
c. They need knowledge of usage of bio tech products like vermicompost,
biofertilisers, biopesticides.
10. Topic: National / State Organic Agricultural Policy & 11. Topic: Networking of
people and association (These two topics were combined and discussed by one
group)
a. introduce organic agriculture systems in all the agricultural institutions,
universities, R&D laboratories.
b. Formation of small pressure group from each state, which will pursue with the
state government to formulate organic agriculture policy.
c. Promotion which was given earlier for chemical farming by government
should be provided to organic farming also in terms of incentives, subsidies,
concessions to the organic farmers, NGOs, corporate sector who are working
in the field.
d. Government should have policy to provide local organic seeds.
e. Separate policy for marketing of organic agricultural produce by government
distribution network.
f. Short term agricultural loans by the cooperative banks have a policy forcefully
providing chemical fertilisers to the farmers. Thus it was suggested that
government should also provide organic fertilisers.
g. Establish an apex national body for promotion / propagation and lobbying for
organic agriculture with networking of local level stakeholders namely
farmers, consumers, facilitators, NGOs, Goose, input industries and R&D.
This body will dialogue with the national, state and international agencies.
12. Topic: Animal Husbandry; 13. Topic: Farm Implements; 14. Topic: Cottage
Industry (These three topics were combined and discussed by one group)
a. necessary training programme in animal husbandry should be started where
the techniques of breeding, feeding, disease controls be explained to the
farmers.
b. Appropriate technology to developed to reduce the strain on the bullocks with
increase return like carts with pneumatic tyros and improved yoke.
c. Cottage industries to be established at village level looking at availability of
resources at village level.
Adoption of Bidkin Commitment
The last session of the day was the reading and adoption of the Bidkin Commitment.
Originally titled the Bidkin Declaration, this document was read out and comments,
suggestions, solicited. A suggestion, which was unanimously accepted, was to change
the title to Bidkin Commitment. The Bidkin Commitment was therefore adopted
unanimously at the conference.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. B. K. Gunjal, Programme Manager,
IIRD.

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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
21st January, 2001
10.00 AM 11 AM

Inaugural Session
Welcome Song
Welcome Address: Dr. Alexander Daniel, President, Institute for
Integrated Rural Development
Key note Address: Dr. V. K. Veeresh, former Vice Chancellor, University
of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Conference Details: Sri. D. Narasimha Reddy, Convenor, Organizing
Committee.
Chief Guests Address: Sri. Raosaheb Shinde, Chairman, Rayat Shikshan
Sanstha, Srirampur, Maharashtra.

11.00 AM 11.30 AM

Tea Break

11.30 AM 1.30 PM Session I:

Speakers:

Food Security

Ms. Manishabhai Kshirsagar, Organic Farmer

Mr. Kutty Menon, Member, National Taskforce on Organic Farming
Indore
Mr. Manoruddhin Farokhi, PRADAN, Jharkhand
Discussion
1.30 PM 2.30 PM

Lunch

2.30 PM - 4.00 PM

Session II:
Speakers:

Soil Fertility

Dr. Peter Proctor, Biodynamic OutReach, New Zealand: The Biodynamic

system of Agriculture with relation to maintenance of Soil Fertility.
Mr. Gadge Patil, Organic farmer, Babhulgaon.
Mr. Koshy John, Spice Board, Kochi, Kerala
Discussion
4.00 PM 4.30 PM

Tea Break

4.30 PM 6.00 PM

Session III:
Speakers:

Indigenous Knowledge & Agricultural Practices

Ms. Hasnoorbi Sheikh, Organic Farmer, Karkin

Dr. G. V. Malewar, former Associated Dean and Head, Soilscience,
Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani: Indigenous Nutrient
Management Practices: A Few Observations

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Ms. Renu Bhatt, Department of Resource Management, Pantnagar

University.
Discussion
6.00 PM 7 PM

Stakeholder Meetings for networking

- Food Security
- Soil Fertility
- Indigeneous Knowledge and Agricultural Protection

22nd January, 2001

9.00 AM 10.30 AM Session V:
Speakers:

Management of Biodiversity

Ms. Nirmalabai Gidhane, Kaudgaon

Mr. Maria Selvam, Peoples Agricultural Farm, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu:
Biodiversity Management in Organic Farm, Pudukottai.
Mr. P. Thomas Varghese and others, NRC for oil palm, Palode, Kerala:
Organic Agriculture in Oil Palm Plantations for sustainable Production
and Ecological Advantages.
Discussion
10.30 AM 11.00 AM

Tea Break

11.00 AM 1.30 PM Session IV:

Speakers:

Dry land Agriculture

Ms. Husenabee Haider Baig, Organic Farmer, Aurangpurwadi

Mr. Yogananda, Bangalore: Farmers Knowledge and Innovations in
Karnataka Documentation Efforts of Hittalagida, Bangalore.
Mr. Santosh Kumar and Mr. Shahaji Narwade, Tata Institute of Social
Sciences, Osamanabad, Maharashtra: Sustainable Agricultural Practices
and Peoples Participation in Tuljapur Block, Osmanabad district.
Dr. B. Venkateshwarlu, Central Research Institute for Dryland
Agriculture, Hyderabad: Microbial diversity in continuously organic
manured and fertilized plots
Mr. Manoj Sanghane, Surat:
Discussion
1.30 PM 2.30 PM

Lunch Break

2.30 PM 4.00 PM

Session VI:
Speakers:

Economics of Yield and Productivity

Mr. V. B. Karmarkar, Member, All India Organic and Biodynamic

Farming Association, Indore:
Mr. Jain, Indore: Cow Urine Therapy.

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Mr. Shoor Virsingh, Organic farmer, Bijnore, Uttar Pradesh: Experiences

of Organic Farming.
Discussion
4.00 PM 4.30 PM

Tea Break

4.30 PM 6.00 PM

Session VII: Domestic Market Development

Speakers:
Ms.Rahemabee Sheikh, Lohgaon
Mr. Sharad Shah, ACE natural foods and fruits pvt ltd, Baroda: Domestic
Organic Markets: Problems and Prospects
Discussion

6.00 PM 7 PM

Stakeholder Meetings for networking

-

Dryland agriculture
Biodiversity
Domestic market development

23rd January, 2001

9.00 AM 11.30 AM Session VIII: Resources for Organic Farming: composting
Speakers:
Ms. Kantabai Waghmare, Takli
Dr. Kubra Bano, Department of Zoology, UAS, Bangalore: Role of
Vermicomposting in Organic Farming.
Mr. S. C. Talashilkar and others, Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli,
Maharashtra: Vermicompost and Vermiwash Boon to the Indian
Agriculture.
Mr. Rakesh Dubey, Biofarming Tech, Lucknow:
Mr. Thomas Abraham, Allahabad University:
11.00 AM - 11.30 AM

Tea Break

11.30 AM - 1.30 PM Section IX:

Speakers:

Organic Inputs: Supply and Demand

Mr. V. K. Mutatkar, Mumbai: Organic Input Resource for Organic

Farming.
Dr. B.N. Viswanath, Prof. Kadur A. Narayan Research Foundation, Kadur
Agro, Bangalore: Emerging Organic Input Industry.
Mr. Deepak Somayaji and Mr. M.C. Gopinathan, EID Parrys, Bangalore:
Agro-industrial Residues: A Potential Resource for Organic Agriculture.
Dr. Madan Deshpande, Institute of Vedic Studies, Akalkot, Maharashtra:
Agnihotra Agriculture.
Discussion

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4.00 PM - 4.30 PM

Tea Break

4.30 PM 6.00 PM

Session X:
Speakers:

Organic Standards, Inspection and Certification

Ms. Shivkanya Jhawar, Wahegaon: Community Inspection and

Certification.
Dr. Alexander Daniel, IIRD, Aurangabad: Organic Standards
Development.
Mr. D. Narasimha Reddy, Centre for Resource Education, Hyderabad:
Dr. Prabha Mahale, New Delhi: Organic Guarantee System.
Mr. Selvam Daniel, :
Discussion
24th January, 2001
10 AM to 2 PM

Delegates Conference
Dr. Daniel, IIRD, Aurangabad: Organic Movement in India Future.
Richa and Renu: Results of Survey conducted among delegates
Presentation
Group discussions on
Strategic Paper Framework of Action
Adoption of Bidkin Commitment
Concluding Remarks
Vote of Thanks

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Name

Organisation & Address

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Mahila Samata Society

Mahila Samata Society
Mahila Samata Society
Mahila Samata Society
Mahila Samata Society
Micheal group
Micheal group
Micheal group
Micheal group
OASIS, 8/5A, Maharani Avenue, Vadavalli.
Coimbatore-641041
T.No: 0422-423017; Fax.No:0422-436780.
E-mail: against@nde.vsnl.net.in

A. Narayanan (Secretary)

11

A. S. Thakur

12
13
14

Ahmed, Mustak
Anil Kumar
Arvind Malik
(farmer)

15

Asgar Hussain

The Bombay Burmah Trading corpn. Ltd

Dunsandle Estate, Dunsandle P. O., Ootacamund643005 Nilgiris
Tel: 56610 Fax: 56715

16

B. Venkateshwarlu.

CRIDA Santoshnagar Hyderabad 500059.

Tel:040-4530161.Fax No:040-4531802
E-mail: Vbandi@crida.ap.nic.in

17

Bhupender Shingh

Farmer, TARIYA, Uttaranchal

18

Biju S.S.

Allahabad Agricultural University,

Allahabad.211007 (U.P)

19

C. Ajith Kumar

Development Consultant, B 15/4 Guru Ganesh

Nager, Phase II, Off: Pand road Kothrud Pune. 29
Tel: 020 5284585; Email: cajithk@yahoo.co.uk.

20

C. Byrappa

21

D. P. Singh

4, SATVAR STREET, Mogappair West, Chennai

- 600 058.
Tel: 044-6244211,6357850 Fax No: 044-650315
E-mail: Prepare@md2.vsnl.net.in

Gorakhpur
285 B, J & K Block,
Dilshat garden, Delhi. 110095

International Development Enterprises, C-5/43

21

Name

Organisation & Address

S.D.A. New Delhi-110016

22

Deepak Ramnik Acquilla

Joint Director, Kari Kueble Foundation

219,Kalpana Nagar, Piplani, Bhopal-462021
T.No: 0755-754446;Fax No: 0755-758810
Email: kkidbhopal@satyam.net.in

23
24
25

Digraskar, Jayant
Dubey, Rajesh
G. Nanjundappa

26

G. V. Malewar

27

Girish Malwatkar

28
29

Gore, Abhilash
Guruprasand Satsangi

30

H. R. Prabhudesai

31

H. V. Janardhan

32

Harish Tiwari

33
34

Hunugund, S. Y.
Jayaji Paikrao.

35

Jayanna

36
37

Joseph, P. B.
K.Mohan Naidu (Advisor) Rajshree Sugars &Chemical
Ltd.1168.AvanashiRoad,
Coimbatore-641037.
Tel: 215376; Fax: 442-212285.

38

Kamal Jeet

39

Koshy John

40

Krantiprakash

Senior farm superintendent , Main Research

Station.
University of Agri.Sciences, Hebbal, Bangalore-24
Baldhan, 4 Dadarao Layout,
Sambhaji Nagar Parbhani. (M.S.)

Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Reader

Agri.Operation, DEI (Deemed University)
Dayalbagh, Agra.
Tel: 0562-281545/570169
(ICAR Resaerch Centre Goa)
D/2-B, Govt Qts., St.Inez, Panaji Goa.403001.

Ugam Gramin Vikas Sansthan Umra,

Tal.Kalamnuri. Dist: Hingoli, Maharashtra

Natura India Research Council, New Delhi

Muzzafpur BIHAR

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Name

Organisation & Address

41
42

Kantaraja
Krishna Kumar V.

APOF, Bangalore
Senior Scientist, Indian Cardamon Research
Institute
E-mail: vkrishna2000@eth.net

43

Kubra Bano

Dept of Zoology, College of B.S.&H, GKVK,

Bangalore-560 065

44
45

Kunkulol, Rahul, Dr.

Kutty Menon

46
47

Landge
M. Somashekhar

48

Madan Deshpande

49
50

Mishra, A. K
Monika Sharma

51

Ms. Renu Bhatt

Dept of FRM., College of Home Science, G.P.Pant

University of Agri.& Tech., Pantnagar-363145
Tel.No: 0599-34009.FaxNo:05944-34734.

52

Ms. Richa Deshwal

Dept of FRM., College of Home Science, G.P.Pant

University of Agri.& Tech., Pantnagar-363145
Tel.No: 0599-34009.FaxNo:05944-34734.

53

Mukesh Varma

Mukesh Varma Green Net, Varma House, 15 Dirit

Cross Road,No.1, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai400057.
Tel: 022-7548493- 7547927. Fax:022-7548483.
E-mail: mukesh@mukeshvarma.com

54

Narasimha Reddy

55
56

Narayanna, C.
P. Mariaselvam

Madanapaddi
Peoples Agricultural Farm
Pudukkottai Dist., Tamil Nadu

57

P. Sriniwas

Institute for Cultural Research & Action (ICRA)

SAMSKRUTI P.B.No.7551, No.22

Banjara Development Society, Flat No.103. Sai

Kiran Apartment Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad500073
Phone.No: 3746730.
Institute for Studies in Vedic Science, Shivpuri,
Akalkot
Dist: Solapur. C/o-S.S.Jaju, Flat No:1 Ushakal
Apartment Ulkanagari,Aurangabad.
P.No:323588; Mobile No: 9823028043 (Jaju)

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Name

Organisation & Address

MICHAEL, Palya New Thippasandra.
Banglore.

58

P. Thomas Varghese

Scientist-In Charge NRCOP (ICAR)

PALODE-695562, TRIVANDRUM. Kerala.
Tel: 0472-840774. Fax: 0472-841206.

59

P. V. Shinde

60
61
62

Pande, Sudhir
Parihale, Laxman
Peter Proctor

63
64
65

Pole, Subhistium
Pornevoy, Rachel
Prabha Mahale

66

Pratap Gobaji Patil

67

R. C. Vyas

68

R. Chandrasekhar

69

R. D. Sable

70

R.V. Singh

71

Rajendra Konkul

72

Rajiv Kumar

73

Rambhau Shirode

74

Ramesh
Kumar

BIRDS, Gnanapuram,
Nandyal 508 502 Kurnool, Andhra Predesh

75

Ramesh Nayak.

Project Co-ordinator, Orissa Project, PREPARE,

4,SATVAR STREET, Mogappair West,Chennai-

Gorakhpur
E-mail: pproctor@inbb.Co.Nz or
p.Proct@inhb.co.nz

Ysindia
ysindia@giasedlol.vsnl.net in
Zep Building Vivekanandnagar, Bhadgaon
Road,Pachora Tal.
Dist: Jalgaon.Tel: 02596-40340.

Deputy Director, Spices Board, 2, Ramwadi

society,Ahmedabad-382481
Tel. 079-7531684 Fax 079-7531882[pp]
E-mail: spicesbroahd@satyam.net.in

Researcher, Natural Research Management Unit.

Center for Science Environment 41, Tughlakabad.
Institutional area. New Delhi. 110062

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Name

Organisation & Address

600 058.
Tel: 044-6244211, 6357850, Fax No:044-650315
E-mail: Prepare@md2.vsnl.net.in

76

Ramesh Thorat

International service society A Humanitarian

service of Vaishnava Center for Enlightenment,
India Rep 35 CCI Chambers, Bombay-400020
E-mail Shrikumar@vsnl.com

77

Rattanchand

78
79

Reddy, Ramesh
Remigius Desouza

Madanapaddi
Architech Planner, 69 Sultan building 243,
SB Marg,Mumbai.

80

S. Bhaskar.

Associate Professor of Agronomy, College of

Agriculture GKVK,Bangalore,-560 065.

81

S. G. Yellappa

82

S. K. Tiwari

83

S.C.Talashilkar

Dapoli
Konkan Agri.University.
Ratnagiri (M.S.)

84

S.Ramesh

121A,Railway Colony Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

T.No: 6615682.

85
86

Sanghavi, Manoj
Sanjay Aggarwal

87

Santosh Kumar

Tata institute of social science

Rural Campas Tuljapur, Osmanabad dist.,
Maharahstra

88

Shahaji Narwade

Tata institute of social science

Rural Campas Tuljapur, Osmanabad dist.,
Maharahstra

89

Sharad Shah

ACE, Natural fruits &foods P.Ltd.205, Anurag

comm. Center
R.C.Dutt road, Baroda 390007

90

Sharma, Pramila, Dr.

G. B. Pant University
Pantnagar, Uttaranchal

91

Sharma, Umanand

Maple Organic, 35,Gandhi Road, Dehradun,

Uttranchal-248001

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Name

Organisation & Address

92
93

Shirole, Rambhau
Shoorvir Singh

94

Solanki Dr.

95

Subba Rao

96
97

Subhaschamel, Mathio
Sudhir K. Shukla

98

T. Abraham

99

T.V.R.S.Sharma

100
101

Takara, Shinji
Tigi Verghis

102

Uday Kumar

103

V. B. Karmakar

104

V. K. Dubey

National Council for Development

Comminication. B 33-14/22Kushlesh Nager,
Sunderpur Varanashi-221005

105

V.C.Reddy

106

V.K.Mutatkar

Associate Prof of Agronomy, College of

Agricultural G.K.V.K.Banglore 560065.
Agro Consultant 103, Uday Building Sector 15,
Navi Mumbai-400705.
T.No: 022-7661434.

107

Veeresh G. K

108

Vijay Dhasmana

109

Virendra Jain

110

Vishwanath, Dr.

Non formal education center, Allahabad

Agriculture Deemed Univercity, Allahabad211007 [U.P.]
Director, NRCOP
PEDAVEGI-534450 A.P.

Non formal education center, A.A.D.U.

Allahabad-211007 [U.P.]
MSC Agri.KVK,Gandhigram,
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

RACHANA/SBMA 1226, Ashirwad Enclave,

Deharadun-248006
T.No.0135-620683 Fax-0135-763216
Email: rachnadd@vsnl.com

APOF, Bangalore

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Organic Farmers
1 Kantabai Waghmare
2 Sakhubai Teke
3 Shashikala Barguje
4 Taibai Shelke
5 Shakuntalabai Mule
6 Manishabai Kshirsagar
7 Kausabai Rathod
8 Deobai Kalshakar
9 Padmabai Chawan
10 Nanda Waghchaure
11 Rahimabee Shaikh
12 Haider Baig
13 Kesarbai Aute
14 Shobha Nawale
15 Sulekha Shaikh
16 Radhabai Shelke
17 Yamunabai Rathod
18 Raju Upand
19 Subhas Jadhav
20 Meerabai Ranshoor
21 Ushabai Galate
22 Meerabai Rathod
23 Shantilaal Chawan
24 Vasant Wagh
25 Sumanbai Mhaske
26 Ramabai Bhujang
27 Sunil Gadhekar
28 Shaikh Rasul
29 Gangubain galate
30 Sonabai takwale
31 Chandrakala Joshi
32 Kausabai Rathod
33 Gumphabai Mahajan
34 Sarojini Mawas
35 Alkabai Dhandge

36 Husenabee Baig
37 Muninbee Rashidshaikh
38 Sakeenabee Sajeed
39 Sumanbai Solunkar
40 Vimalbhai Solunkar
41 Janabai Ughade
42 Padmabai Nage
43 Babanbai More
44 Nirmala Bidhane
45 Narmadabai dhobale
46 Shahnajbeee Shaikh
47 Ahilyabai Mule
48 Hasnooorbee Shaikh
49 Sunderbai Mapare
50 Kashinath Teke
51 Sharadabai Gunjal
52 Sarswatibai Gaikwad
53 Kalyan P. Shelke
54 Shivkanya Zawar
55 Sangetta Ranshoor
56 Shantabai Thorat
57 Saralabai Rathod
58 Manohar Bohite
59 Chandrakala Bobde
60 Kadubai Pathe
61 Ranjanabai Naik
62 Kaunmuddin Sayyed
63 Kashinath Waghmare
64 Bhamabai Dhanwate
65 Nurjahan Shaikh
66 Dropadabai Madake
67 Bhanudas Ghore
68 Sakharbai Kasar
69 Shobhabai Mule
70 Janardhan Abashinde
71 Sheelabai Mapare

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