About the Project
"Nurturing the Earth, Empowering Communities."
Vasundhara – symbolizing Mother Earth – is KSRA’s initiative to promote climate-resilient livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management among Adivasi and rural communities. With a deep-rooted commitment to preserving the balance between people and nature, Vasundhara strengthens traditional ecological knowledge, sustainable agriculture practices, and environmental stewardship to build climate-resilient villages.
Objectives
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Promote climate-resilient agriculture and allied practices for small and marginal farmers.
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Enhance community-based forest and water resource governance.
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Reduce dependence on chemical inputs and promote organic, regenerative farming systems.
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Build capacities of local youth and farmers as climate leaders and resource persons.
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Strengthen ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation practices.
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Enable communities to adapt to climate risks and contribute to local climate action plans.
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Promote carbon-conscious practices, including agroforestry, soil health improvement, and sustainable NTFP harvesting.
Our Key Skill Development Areas
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Agroecology & Organic Farming
Composting, mixed cropping, natural pest control, seed preservation -
Climate Adaptation & Mitigation
Localized training on climate risks, agroforestry, and carbon-conscious practices -
Soil & Water Conservation
Farm bunding, recharge pits, water budgeting, rainwater harvesting -
Sustainable NTFP Processing
Value addition of sal leaf, tamarind, mahua, lac, and more -
Eco-Enterprise Development
Market linkage, storage, processing, packaging, and green entrepreneurship -
Youth Leadership & Green Skills
Eco-club facilitation, green fellowships, and village youth training
How Gramodaya Works
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Village Climate Profiling & Mobilization
Community-led assessments to understand local vulnerabilities and map ecosystem challenges. -
Capacity Building & Demonstration
Training farmers, SHG women, and youth through Farmer Field Schools and model plots. -
Livelihood Diversification
Promotion of kitchen gardens, backyard poultry, solar irrigation, and low-input farming. -
Forest and Water Governance
Support for CFR claims, forest mapping, and participatory planning under Gram Sabha. -
Innovation & Technology Use
Pilot use of biofertilizers, low-cost agri-tools, drip irrigation, and solar dryers. -
Convergence and Advocacy
Facilitate access to government schemes, forest rights, and agri-welfare entitlements.
🌍 Impact So Far
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3,000+ farmers trained in organic, regenerative, and diversified farming techniques.
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600+ women engaged in NTFP value chains with increased income and autonomy.
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Over 500 acres converted to climate-resilient agricultural practices.
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9 villages supported with CFR processes and forest management plans.
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35 youth trained as Green Leaders and resource persons.
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Significant reduction in agrochemical usage and increase in soil fertility.
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Eco-restoration work in 10 micro-watersheds improving water access and biodiversity.
🤝 Partners & Collaborators
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