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Sidho-Kanho Agriculture and Forest Produce District Cooperative Union Ltd., Koderma (SIDHKOFED)

Sidho-Kanho Agriculture and Forest Produce District Cooperative Union Ltd., Koderma (SIDHKOFED) was established in 2021 with the objective of promoting the collection, processing, storage, and marketing of agricultural and minor forest produce through the cooperative system in Jharkhand. All 111 MPCS/PACS of Koderma district are affiliated with the union.

Objectives

  • Procurement, storage, processing and marketing of agricultural and forest produce.
  • Supply of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Development of warehouses, godowns and cold storage.
  • Institutional collaboration with apex organizations and private companies.
  • Convergence of government schemes for infrastructure support.
  • Promotion of honey, mushroom and other farm-based products.

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

  • Koderma – Lariyadih
  • Jainagar – Dandadih
  • Domchanch – Dhab
  • Chandwara – Chandwara
  • Satgawan – Jageshwar/Jogidih
  • One additional MPCS identified by the district

Major Activities

  • Goat rearing
  • Duck farming
  • Dairy farming
  • Pig farming
  • Poultry farming
  • Beekeeping
  • Organic farming
  • Mushroom cultivation

The District Union has also prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a Dona-Pattal (leaf plate) processing unit. Necessary follow-up action is being taken for its establishment, which is expected to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen the forest produce sector in Koderma district.

Meetings and Workshops

Regular meetings and workshops are organized to review implementation of schemes and promote awareness.