Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari set to transform agriculture into carbon credit powerhouse. The district administration inked a strategic partnership with PRITHUExpress. RAIPUR: Known for consistently positioning itself at the forefront of regional innovations, Dhamtari district is ready to rewrite the rules of modern agriculture. In a pioneering move towards climate-resilient farming, the district administration inked a strategic partnership with PRITHU, a leading climate-technology organisation, to establish Dhamtari as Chhattisgarh’s first Model Carbon Agriculture district. The initiative is estimated to pump a staggering Rs 250 crore additional income directly into the pockets of the local farmers through the generation of international carbon credits. The Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) enhancement project is set to revitalise approximately 80,000 hectares of farmland across two distinct phases, focusing on trapping carbon in the Earth to boost soil fertility and water retention. Deputy Director (Agriculture) Monesh Sahu added that the regional department will provide rigorous, hands-on scientific training to ensure a smooth farmers transition into the profitable new era of carbon-smart farming.