Institute of Sustainable
Development for Farmers
Despite several targeted interventions and incremental successes, Indian agriculture remains mired in deep-rooted and evolving challenges. Fostering sustainable development for farming communities is pivotal for ensuring rural livelihoods and the broader socio-economic progress of society.
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ISDFF in Action.
Participatory Research and Field Trials
We aim to identify and promote region-specific technologies and practices through participatory research, field trials, and collaboration with academic, research, and extension institutions.
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Food Safety and Farmers' Health
Organize Special Health Camps for Farmers and Their Families, and conduct Training and Extension Programs on Health and Hygiene to reduce contamination risks.
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Women Empowerment in Agriculture
Despite large number of women participate in agriculture activities, they seldom earn better income. The organization aims to empower women through enhancing income and improve market access.
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Empowering Farming Communities
Bridging the Information Gap
Develop a Skill Development Plan and maintain a Skill Inventory for rural skill enhancement within the community.
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Community Organizations
Farmers' bargaining power and economies of scale will be enhanced through formation of Farmers Clubs and Self-help Groups.
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Education for All
Support and facilitation will be provided to children from economically disadvantaged communities to combat rising school dropout rates in Odisha.
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Insights on Sustainable Development and Farming
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Generating Contextually Appropriate Solutions
The sustainable development of the farming sector demands substantial investment in research, education, and capacity-building to generate and disseminate appropriate technologies, inputs, services, and institutional models.
Develop a Skill Development Plan and Maintain a Skill Inventory
Disseminate Information on Climate Change and Resilient Practices
Enhance Knowledge on Food Safety and Farmers' Health
OUR CORE VALUES
ISDFF envisions a world where farming households have equitable access to advanced technologies and climate-resilient farming systems.
Sustainability
We are committed to promoting environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially equitable practices that ensure long-term resilience of farming communities and ecosystems.
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Mutual Support
We believe in collaboration, solidarity, and shared responsibility — strengthening community bonds and enabling inclusive growth through collective action.
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Social Innovation
We foster creative, locally rooted solutions to address complex rural challenges, empowering communities through adaptive approaches and participatory development.
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