Counselling and Livelihood Management
The main objective of this initiative is to provide counselling services to farmers and their families in distress and empower them to earn a better livelihood by helping them avail various government schemes and by adopting better farming techniques.
Adopting widows of farmers that committed suicides and helping them earn a sustainable livelihood , counselling farmers and their families through our Kisan Mitra hotline are some of our projects under this initiative
Adopt-a-widow
When a farmer commits suicide, it leaves the entire family in a situation of distress. The widows not only just loose their husbands but also their means of livelihood and most importantly, they loose their hope. Adopt-a-widow is about bringing hope to such widows by helping them start-up a small business for sustainable means of earning and supporting their families.read more
Hydroponics
Growing cost-effective fodder to feed livestock, especially in regions with water scarcity and space constraints. Hydroponics is a method of growing crops without soil. Plants are grown in rows or on trellises, just like in a traditional garden, but they have their roots in water rather than in dirt. A frugal method for hydroponics in agriculture uses simple engineering solutions to create a conducive environment for soilless agriculture. read more
Kisan Mitra
Our farmers helpline is available in both Hindi and Marathi, and our volunteers address farmers’ issues in the states of Maharashtra as well as Uttarakhand. The subject of the calls ranged from pleas for help during dire family crises to questions about drip irrigation, support for water conservation and guidance on growing specific crops. Through a team of dedicated and resourceful volunteers, we were able to address the concerns of these farmers and reach out to them with timely help and information. We maintain billboards in a few accessible locations to continue to draw the attention of farmers in need.
Poonch Project
Providing livelihood to women in the odd conditions in these regions is the main focus of the project. SIF has partnered with ASEEM foundation to serve the needs of the farming community with special focus on livelihood management for families in this region. Our primary efforts are directed towards three areas: Education, Skill development and Social Entrepreneurship Development and Research and Awareness read more