Case IH introduces Unnat Kaushal Initiative for Sustainable Sugarcane Farming
- The brand will train 300 operators under this program to benefit farmers with an understanding to get optimal outcome for sugarcane farming
- The training program is open to sugarcane harvester operators from all over India
Pune | April 3, 2023
Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial and a global leader in agriculture equipment has announces a new CSR (Corp orate Social Responsibility) initiative the “Unnat Kaushal-Sugarcane Harvester Operator Training.” The program has been introduced in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Baramati, Maharashtra for sugarcane h arvester operators from all over India. The project aims to encourage sustainable sugarcane farming by training sugarcane farmers on the optimal use of harvesting equipment to improve overall efficiency and maximize mac hine uptime.
The initial batch had 150 farmers from villages of Baramati, Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli District. The five-day tr aining program is set to educate 300 operators between 18 and 35 years of age with minimum education quali fication. The program is geared towards providing them with employability skills and bridging the gap for skil led work force in the industry.
Sandeep Gupta, Agriculture India Sales and Development Leader, CNH Industrial said, “At CNH Industrial, we a re committed in making a positive impact in the agricultural industry. With the Unnat Kaushal program, we aim to equip the sugarcane harvester operators with the necessary skills and knowledge. This initiative will enable the farmers to operate the equipment efficiently leading to increased productivity, minimized costs, and ultima tely, a sustainable farming system. We hope to impact many more farmers in the region through this initiative.”
The program is a part of company’s constant endeavours to educate farmers and operators, especially in the ru ral regions of India. Last year, as a part of their various CSR initiatives, the company has trained 600 farmers in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on topics such as financial literacy, farm mechanization, biomass management and State agricultural subsidies.
Case IH has been a global pioneer in mechanical sugarcane harvesting for nearly 80 years. The Austoft 4010 Ma xx, available in India, is engineered for better cutting quality and improved productivity, with its lightweight and compact design providing sugarcane producers with more flexibility to harvest under various field cond itions.
Case IH is the professionals’ choice, drawing on more than 180 years of heritage and experience in the agricultural ind ustry. A powerful range of tractors, combines and balers is supported by a global network of highly professional dealers dedicated to providing our customers with the superior support and performance solutions required to be productive and effective in the 21st century. More information on Case IH products and services can be found online at www.caseih.com.
Case IH is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a world leader in capital goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industri al can be found online at www.cnhindustrial.com.
