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NABFOUNDATION is a Section 8, not-for profit, wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD taking up innovative projects through convergence with like-minded partners across rural India.
Indian households in rural areas need innovative solutions.
Our development projects are bringing these innovative solutions to rural Indian households in CONVERGENCE mode.
All of our programmes have their roots firmly entrenched in the overall UN Sustainable Development Goals framework. From women empowerment to eradication of poverty, we have got all the major rural population related goals covered.
NABARD has pursued the rural innovations agenda for years now. Continuing the journey we have collaborated with AGNii to facilitate some of the best innovations in the rural space.
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The Initiative
Pilot project for augmenting productivity of lead crops.
The Beneficiaries
Farmers of Mahendergarh district, Haryana.
The Challenge
Low agricultural productivity.
Non-adoption of good agricultural practices such as use of certified seeds, weed control and proper fertiliser dosages.
Irregular and limited supply of potable water.
The Solution
NABARD sanctioned a pilot project to Tagore Samajik
Evam Shiksha Samiti for improving soil health.
Professional consultancy services provided on scientific farming, with stress on land preparation, quality seeds and optimum fertiliser levels.
Farmers invited to various agriculture melas in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU).
The Impact
Restoration of soil fertility
Use of quality seeds and recommended agronomic practices became the way of farming
Adoption of sprinkler irrigation for water use efficiency
Farmers motivated to practise rainwater harvesting
The Initiative
Sustainable and integrated dairy development
The Beneficiaries
Farmers of 159 villages in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh
The Challenge
Low-yield nondescript milch cows.
Farmers ignorant about new and improved dairy practices.
Inadequate marketing infrastructure.
The Solution
Breed improvement was achieved through artificial insemination .
Farmers educated in modern dairy practices.
Formation of a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) to address input- and output-related issues.
NABARD extended assistance for sustainable and integrated dairy development.
The Impact
Increase in milk production by 9,000-10,000 metric tonnes per annum.
Increase in the availability of quality milch animals
Establishment of forward and backward market linkages
Formation of new Farmers Clubs
Existing Farmers Clubs evolved into an FPO
The Initiative
Sustainable and integrated dairy development
The Beneficiaries
Rural artisans in and around Haryana
The Challenge
Marketing was a major challenge for craftsmen.
Market access for handicrafts was limited mostly to rural areas.
Combating the ‘low demand, low output, low quality’ cycle.
The Solution
NABARD sanctioned a project to support market interventions at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Haryana .
Farmers educated in modern dairy practices.
Rural artisans were provided with the opportunity to sell their products directly to urban clientele.
The Impact
Artisans aware of the need for professional marketing skills.
Direct feedback from clientele which has improved product design and enhanced business.
Sales turnover of artisans participating in the Surajkund Mela in the range of Rs. 25-60 lakh each year.
The Initiative
Promotion of cardamom cultivation by organising youths into Farmers Clubs
The Beneficiaries
Youth of Arunachal Pradesh
The Challenge
Heavy reliance on opium cultivation.
Phasing out opium cultivation and providing other viable options.
Continuous landslides and remoteness of the area.
The Solution
NABARD sanctioned Farmers Clubs in the area.
Youths were trained in farming, accounting and paperwork .
Farmers Clubs reached out to remote communities and helped them access market for trade throughout the year.
The Impact
Replacement of opium cultivation with cardamom .
Drop in opium addiction.
Cultural activities organised by Farmers Clubs have restored the community’s sense of pride .
Farmers aware of market dynamics, a key objective of the project.
The Initiative
Innovative approach to popularise goat farming as a means of livelihood
The Beneficiaries
Over 3,000 rural women spread across 50 panchayats in Kannur district, Kerala
The Challenge
Financial illiteracy and financial exclusion.
Inability of women to move out for employment.
Lack of awareness about the true potential of goat-keeping.
The Solution
NABARD established ‘goat banks’ in association with the State Government of Kerala. In a Goat Bank, women are given goats instead of cash as loan, which they repay from sale of goats.
Rural women were organised into Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) and training provided to them on goat farming .
Convergence facilitated for subsidy and finance.
The Impact
Goat farming now an established tool for economic empowerment and livelihood.
Goats are now de facto ATMs.
Project poised to graduate into a production company.
Women Empowered.
The Initiative
Promotion of cardamom cultivation by organising youths into Farmers Clubs
The Beneficiaries
Youth of Arunachal Pradesh
The Challenge
Heavy reliance on opium cultivation.
Phasing out opium cultivation and providing other viable options.
Continuous landslides and remoteness of the area.
The Solution
NABARD sanctioned Farmers Clubs in the area.
Youths were trained in farming, accounting and paperwork .
Farmers Clubs reached out to remote communities and helped them access market for trade throughout the year.
The Impact
Replacement of opium cultivation with cardamom .
Drop in opium addiction.
Cultural activities organised by Farmers Clubs have restored the community’s sense of pride .
Farmers aware of market dynamics, a key objective of the project.
The Initiative
Integrated Tribal Development
The Beneficiaries
Tribal families of Agali Gram Panchayat, Attappady, a backward block of Palakkad district, Kerala
The Challenge
Bringing tribal families into the mainstream by improving their standard of living through creation of income-generating assets
The Solution
In the first five year project, NABARD sanctioned a grant of Rs 247 lakh in 14 hamlets of Agali Gram Panchayat covering 557 tribal families.
Community drinking water sources were rejuvenated and horticultural crops such as areca nut, cashew, nutmeg and amla were cultivated. Goats and cows were provided to farmers.
In the second five year project, NABARD sanctioned a grant of Rs 842 lakh covering 1,800 acres and 2,000 families.
The Impact
Tribal families which were earlier wage earners, now till their own land.
Income supplemented through intercropping.
Medical camps, health and hygiene programmes, awareness programmes on parenting and de-addiction conducted.
Improvement in the quality of life of tribals.
The Initiative
Climate-proofing of agriculture
The Beneficiaries
Villagers of Devigere, Chitradurga district, Karnataka
The Challenge
Soil erosion, poor soil fertility and alarmingly low ground-water level.
Unawareness about new methods of farming.
Unorganised SHGs which took loans mainly for consumption purposes
Indebtedness and migration
The Solution
NABARD sanctioned a watershed project to NISARGA Foundation.
The entire community was mobilised for development of watersheds.
Farmers trained in new and scientific methods of farming
New livelihood options provided through SHGs
The Impact
Positive impact on the lives of 2,078 farmers.
Recharge of groundwater level and improved soil fertility.
Additional income for farmers from bund plantation.
Acceptance of income-generating activities by women SHGs.
Urban migration checked to a great extent
The Initiative
Development of cost-effective technology for preservation of fruits and vegetables
The Beneficiaries
Women from villages around Bengaluru, Karnataka
The Challenge
Lack of employment opportunities for women in project area.
Ignorance about technology for preservation of fruits and vegetables.
Sharp variation in prices of horticultural produce during the year.
The Solution
NABARD sponsored a unique project submitted by the Technology Informatics Design Endeavour to develop a technology for drying fruits and vegetables.
Rural women were trained to adopt the technology.
Produce marketed through women SHGs
The Impact
Products sold under the brand Manini.
Overwhelming response from users, particularly major hotel and retail chains.
Socially and economically empowered women with regular incomes.
On 31st August 2022, NABFOUNDATION celebrated its 3rd Foundation Day. On the occasion, NABFOUNDATION released a vibrant corporate brochure titled 'NABFOUNDATION so far.'
‘NABFOUNDATION so far’ entails brief write-ups on NABFOUNDATION’s most prominent projects and activities in the last year. The brochure aims to encapsulate NABFOUNDATION’s journey, and how it works to further the development agenda of its parent body- NABARD.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, this small booklet was launched as an ode to all the women beneficiaries covered under NABFOUNDATION's projects. #BreakTheBias.
On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, 11 th October 2021, NABFOUNDATION has launched a pan-India video making competition for girls between the age group of 13-18 years.
This brochure provides an insight into ‘why’ and ‘how’ NABFOUNDATION came into being, and highlights its scope and area of work. Additionally, the brochure elaborates on the on-going and up-coming projects of NABFOUNDATION.
NABFOUNDATION’s annual report for the year 2020-21 covers the dynamic work undertaken by NABFOUNDATION throughout the year. It also encapsulates the major happenings in the development sector and some thought-provoking pieces by the leaders in the development space.
MPMR Brochure
In an attempt to ensure consumer awareness, this brochure briefly elaborates upon the backstory of project ‘My Pad | My Right’ (MPMR) and the multiple USPs of the MPMR pads.
This booklet attempts to capture the initiatives undertaken by NABFOUNDATION to promote project ‘My Pad | My Right’ (MPMR) and the experiences of all the districts covered under phase 1 of project. It also elaborates on the collective issues faced and the solutions provided through an effective feedback mechanism.
This report covers the third party evaluation of project ‘My Pad | My Right’ (MPMR) using a sample of 5 districts. It elaborates on the areas of improvement and the milestones achieved under Phase-1 of MPMR.
NABFOUNDATION’s annual report for the year 2019-20 entails the vision and mission behind NABFOUNDATION’s formulation, and elaborates on the conceptualization and implementation of several projects.
