CSR funds launch five-year regenerative farming program in Rajasthan
What happened
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, AWL Agri Business Ltd, Solidaridad Network Asia Ltd, and Bharatkhand Foundation launched a five-year initiative called Sarson Sankalp. The program focuses on advancing regenerative mustard farming across the Bundi, Tonk, and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan. It has a total budget of ₹16 crore and aims to reach 40,000 farmers by 2030-31.
Why it matters
Sarson Sankalp is designed as an integrated support program that provides training, model farms, and advisory services. Key interventions include improving soil health, promoting efficient water use, and strengthening the climate resilience of mustard-based farming systems.
Who's involved
- CSRProvided the Corporate Social Responsibility funding for the program.
- SolidaridadContributes agricultural expertise to the program in Rajasthan.
- RajasthanThe state where the regenerative farming program is being implemented.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- RajasthanSpeculative
Investment in regenerative farming could support the state agricultural economy and sustainability goals.
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The entities involved
- CSR
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Rajasthan
state in north-western India
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Solidaridad
Dutch ecumenical development agency founded in 1969
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Related events
- An agricultural subsidy scheme in Rajasthan was launched to promote commercial cultivation.
- The location of traditional farming practices in Rajasthan is being documented.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulates food production and safety standards in Rajasthan, with an inspection site in Ajmer.