These recent interventions aim to improve farm productivity and hence incomes by promoting a package of efficient farm practices and technologies. During 2004-05, 58 group irrigation projects were implemented covering 180 poor farmers, who could not otherwise afford to sink deep bores. 100 sprinkler sets covering 125 hectares were installed for demonstration. In addition, 250 demonstration plots were developed. 674 composting units were established during the year comprising 390 vermi-compost pits and 284 NADEP units.