BSSS

BSSS, India : Improving quality of life through the adoption of climate-smart agriculture among 3,020 households across 23 villages, located in the local government areas of Bhaliadiha and Gholmuha, in the Morada block, Mayurbhanj district.

The Balasore Social Service Society (BSSS) has over 20 years of experience in the livelihoods sector. It actively works to promote sustainable livelihoods and improve the living conditions of rural households in the tribal districts of Mayurbhanj. Keonjhar and Balasore, in the state of Odisha. The BSSS is committed to increasing agricultural yields through the adoption of sustainable farming practices, improved irrigation systems and access to high-quality seeds.

However, climate change remains a major challenge, disrupting rainfall patterns and affecting crop productivity. In response, the BSSS has introduced climate-resilient crop varieties and promoted adaptive farming techniques among local farmers.

CoRe II Project

To address declining agricultural productivity, water scarcity, increasing climate risks, and insecurity of rural livelihoods, the CoRe II project proposes the adoption of climate-smart agriculture as an integrated and sustainable solution. This approach aims to strengthen the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers, improve food security, and create opportunities for livelihood diversification.

The project will directly benefit 9,500 people and indirectly approximately 46,000 people.

The main areas of intervention are as follows:

1. Promotion of native seed systems and climate-resilient cropping systems

2. Developing rural entrepreneurship through strengthening value chains

3. Expansion of irrigated areas through the establishment of water collection structures and the strengthening of water governance

   
   

Planned activities

• Conducting a participatory rural assessment to identify community needs

• Creation and strengthening of village committees

• Active involvement of local farmers and community organizations in the implementation of activities, including:

  • The installation of plots demonstration

  • The organization of training programs,

  • The construction of natural resource management structures.