Training of Extension Officials to Promote Biodiversity Positive Attributable Schemes in Telangana
About the Project
Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Telangana’s Agriculture
A Capacity Building Initiative
AgHub Foundation, in partnership with UNDP, is training frontline extension officials to integrate biodiversity into Telangana’s agricultural schemes.
The project is implemented under UNDP’s global Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), with support from the Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS) and the Telangana State Biodiversity Board (TSBDB).
Pilot Districts: Medak and Sangareddy, Telangana
Why This Matters
Contributes to BIOFIN’s Finance Solution 1: Enhancing Resources through Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Public Finance
Supports India’s National Biodiversity Target 18: Repurposing harmful incentives and scaling up positive incentives for conservation
Ensures public finance in agriculture actively supports biodiversity conservation and sustainable use
Objectives
Validate Training Modules — Adapt UNDP’s modules to Telangana’s agro-ecological and administrative context
Train Frontline Officials — 4 batches, 25 officials each, totaling 100 extension officers
Enable Scheme Implementation — Equip officials to implement biodiversity-positive activities in PM PRANAM, NMNF, MIDH, RKVY, PKVY and associated schemes.
Integrate into District Planning — Develop strategies for District Action Plans and annual work plans
Establish Community Monitoring — Promote field-level protocols with farmer participation
Enhance Budget Tracking — Provide tools to track biodiversity-attributable budget allocation and utilization
Partner Organisations
UNDP — Lead partner under BIOFIN; provides technical guidance and training modules
CIPS — Coordinating and technical agency; oversees planning, monitoring, and evaluation
AgHub Foundation, PJTAU — Implementing partner; delivers capacity building and training
TSBDB — Regulatory guidance; facilitates official access and shares state-specific schemes
KVK Medak — Convergence opportunities and field-level support
DDS KVK — Field exposure visits and community-based monitoring
Inception Meeting
Date: 17 March 2026
Venue: ASCI, Bella Vista Campus, Hyderabad
Key Partners: UNDP, TSBDB, CIPS, AgHub Foundation, KVK Medak, DDS KVK
Outcome: Medak and Sangareddy confirmed as pilot districts; implementation framework aligned.
First Training Programme
Duration: 18th – 20th August, 2026
Venue: DDS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Didigi Village, Zaheerabad Mandal, Sangareddy Dist.
Partners: UNDP, CIPS, TSBDB
Participants: 27 officials from Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry departments.
