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The National Consortium on
SRI (NCS) is a coalition of practitioners, policy makers, resource
institutions and scientists, who are keen to spread SRI on a large
scale in the country. The NCS is conceptualized as a think-tank in
which the members have come together voluntarily to advance the
science, strengthen practice and take up policy advocacy in favour of
SRI.
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Science of SRI:
This includes the identification of the enabling factors for the full
expression of the genetic potential of the rice plants; conservation
of natural resources; and improvement of soil health and nutrient
mining.
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Practice of SRI:
This includes an evaluation of the tangible benefits of SRI;
understanding the realities of adopting and dis-adopting SRI;
measuring the efficiency and efficacy of the use of inputs and
conservation of resources such as seeds, water, fertilizers and labour
as well as organic supplements; reduction in cost of cultivation,
design and spread of suitable implements; and preparation of
user-friendly tools and resource materials.
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Policy on SRI: This
includes influencing mainstream programmes and strategies for scaling
up SRI; advocating for an innovative institutional architecture of
extension for wider adoption and impact; convergence of multiple
programmes; and evolving new forms of partnership.
Future Road Map of the
NCS
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Evolve more insights into
the science of SRI and other similar agro-ecological innovations to
drive the new green revolution
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Take up on-farm and
on-station research the farm in collaboration with scientists and
practitioners including farmers, to pilot new ideas
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Develop more clarity on
the social impact of SRI; Evolve strategies for capacity building of
stakeholders in an on-going basis
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Advocate for supportive
policy strategies.
BROCHURE
POLICY DIALOGUES
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"Upscaling SRI in the XII Plan" was organized by
the National Consortium on SRI (NCS) at Council for Social
Development, New Delhi on 13th January 2012
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"Status of SRI in India, upscaling strategy and
global experience sharing" was organized at Central Library, IARI,
New Delhi on 3rd March 2011.
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NCS PUBLICATION
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Prof. T.M. Thiyagarajan and Dr. Biksham Gujja
(February 2013): "Enhancing System of Rice Intensification (SRI) -
Transforming Rice Production with SRI - Knowledge and Practice -
Reducing Agriculture Footprint and Ensuring Food Security",
presented for the Second National Consortium on SRI (NCS) and
supported by AgSRI, RRA Network and HIVOS
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National Consortium on SRI: "Enhancing
employment and sustaining production - Framework for Integration of
System of Rice Intensification with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)" released for the Round Table
Meeting on SRI for the XII Five Year Plan held at CSD in Delhi on 13
January, 2012.
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B.J. Pandian, D. Rajakumar and S. Chellamuthu
(2012), Tamilnadu Agricultural University in collaboration with
National Consortium of SRI: "System of Rice Intensification - a
synthesis of Scientific Experiments and Experiences" released for
the Round Table Meeting on January 13, 2012.
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