Regenerate the Soil.
Empower the farmer.

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Agriculture is more than a way of growing food.

It is about empowering farmers, restoring natural resources, strengthening rural livelihoods, and advancing regenerative agriculture.

As a flagship initiative of The Art of Living, AOL–SSIAST is committed to reviving natural farming practices, conserving indigenous seeds, restoring ecosystems and empowering farmers through knowledge, dignity and sustainable livelihoods. Through current programmes across India, AOL–SSIAST have reached millions of farmers and span communities.

Annadata Sukhi Bhava
May the food-giver be happy.

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Our Impact

From knowledge to action. From farms to forests.

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2200+

Trainers trained for Natural Farming

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556,000+

Acres Under Natural Farming

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3.5 Million+

Farmers Trained Across 24 States

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115,000+

Farmers Supported in Suicide-Prone Districts

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10 Crores+

Trees Planted Across 26 States

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250,000+

Seedballs Created

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700,000+

Trees Planted Along River Basins

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9000+

Youth Trained As Farm Managers

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387,0760+

Lakshmitaru Saplings Are Planted

Our Programs

Gaining knowledge. Regenerating nature. Empowering communities.

Natural Farming
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Kids Gardening
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Home Gardening
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Mushroom Farming
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Bee Keeping
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Mandal Vatika
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Our Programs

Hands-On Learning for a greener, healthier, and more self-reliant future.

For Farmers

Natural
Farming

  • Chemical-Free, Cow-Based Cultivation
  • Self-Reliant, Cost-Free Farming Model
  • Empowering Farmers with Traditional Wisdom
Duration

3 Days

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For Children

Kids
Gardening

  • Hands-On Nature Learning for Children
  • Eco-Creative Activities and Workshops
  • Building Responsibility Through Daily Gardening
Duration

3 Days

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For Families

Home
Gardening

  • Grow Organic Food in Small Spaces
  • Easy Composting from Kitchen Waste
  • Quick 3-Hour Hands-On Training
Duration

3 Days

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For Entrepreneurs

Mushroom
Farming

  • Low-Cost, High-Return Cultivation Skill
  • Hands-On Training With Post-Support
  • Agro-Waste to Income Opportunity
Duration

3 Days

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For Rural Entrepreneurs

Bee
Keeping

  • One-Day Hands-On Beekeeping Workshop
  • Pollinator Protection with Income Potential
  • Empowers Rural Eco-Entrepreneurs Sustainably
Duration

3 Days

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For Seekers

Mandal
Vatika

  • Grow Organic Food in Small Spaces
  • Easy Composting from Kitchen Waste
  • Quick 3-Hour Hands-On Training
Duration

3 Days

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Our Initiatives

For Communities

Community Initiative

  • Building stronger rural communities
  • Knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Empowering people for a sustainable future
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For Biodiversity

Rashtriya Desi Beej Kosh

  • Conserving indigenous seeds
  • Protecting India’s agricultural heritage
  • Securing food diversity for future generations
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For Farmers

Natural Farming Inputs

  • Promoting cow-based, chemical-free inputs
  • Reviving soil health and natural fertility
  • Supporting self-reliant farming systems
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For a Green Tomorrow

Afforestation

  • Planting trees and restoring ecosystems
  • Reviving biodiversity and green cover
  • Creating healthier, livable environments
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For Collaboration

AOL SSIAST & Government Initiatives

  • Promoting natural farming across India
  • Collaborating with government schemes
  • Empowering farmers and rural communities
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Community Initiative
Rashtriya Desi Beej Kosh
Natural Farming Inputs
Afforestation
Government Initiatives

Our Initiative

Building resilient communities through nature, knowledge and community-led action.

  • Building stronger rural communities
  • Knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Empowering people for a sustainable future
  • Conserving indigenous seeds
  • Protecting India’s agricultural heritage
  • Securing food diversity for future generations
  • Promoting cow-based, chemical-free inputs
  • Reviving soil health and natural fertility
  • Supporting self-reliant farming systems
  • Planting trees and restoring ecosystems
  • Reviving biodiversity and green cover
  • Creating healthier, livable environments
  • Promoting natural farming across India
  • Collaborating with government schemes
  • Empowering farmers and rural communities

Our Initiative

Building resilient communities through nature, knowledge and community-led action.

Rashtriya Desi Beej Kosh (National Indigenous Seed Bank)
Rashtriya Desi Beej Kosh (National Indigenous Seed Bank)

Preserving indigenous seeds. Protecting our agricultural heritage.

National Farming Inputs & Bio-Resource Development
National Farming Inputs & Bio-Resource Development

Building natural farming inputs for healthier farms and regenerative agriculture.

Water Security
Water Security

Securing every drop. Sustaining lives and livelihoods.

Afforestation & Ecosystem Restoration
Afforestation & Ecosystem Restoration

Restoring landscapes. Reviving life.

Community Rural Transformation
Community Rural Transformation

Empowering communities. Creating pathways to rural prosperity.

About Us

Established in 2009 under the guidance of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living – Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Trust (AOL–SSIAST) advances natural farming through the integration of traditional wisdom, scientific research and community-led initiatives. We empower farmers to restore soil health, strengthen agricultural resilience and foster self-sustaining ecosystems.

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Knowledge

Bridging traditional agricultural wisdom with scientific research, knowledge dissemination and experiential learning.

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Natural Farming

Advancing nature-aligned agricultural practices and traditional formulations that enhance soil vitality, support crop health and promote ecological balance.

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Community Impact

Empowering farming communities through capacity building, field demonstrations and participatory initiatives that strengthen rural livelihoods and foster long-term resilience.

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Our Inspiration

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. Gurudev’s vision of personal and social transformation through mental health and wellness has ignited a global movement in over 180 countries, uplifting the lives of more than 500 million people.

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Meet Our Farmers

Behind every natural farm is a story of resilience, discovery and transformation. Meet the farmers who are embracing natural farming, restoring soil health and building more sustainable livelihoods with the support of The Art of Living-SSIAST.

Before 2019, rising input costs and declining profits placed Suraj under constant financial stress. Following SSIAST’s natural farming training in Pune, he began preparing natural inputs, practising intercropping and adopting soil-restoration techniques. Today, he reports healthier crops, lower cultivation costs and greater financial stability.
Impact at a Glance: Lower input costs and improved farm profitability.

Suraj Pratap Bhujbal Natural Farming Practitioner | Walhe, Purandar, Pune

Since adopting natural farming in 2018, Col. Joshi has focused on maintaining yields while reducing dependence on costly chemical inputs. His naturally grown, chemical-free tur dal now commands a premium price, reflecting growing consumer trust in his produce.
Impact at a Glance:Tur dal sold at ₹250 per kg.

Col. Prashant Vasant Joshi (Retd.) Natural Farmer | Khaparkheda, Nagpur

After years of chemical-based farming, Shobha and her family began their natural farming journey in 2010. By adopting mulching, Jeevamrut and other natural farming practices, they worked to restore soil health and diversify their crops. Their experience demonstrates the potential of natural farming to support productive, lower-input agriculture.
Impact at a Glance: Reported sugarcane yield of 60–70 tonnes per acre without chemical fertilisers.

Shobha Pakhale Natural Farmer | Borgaon, Walwa, Sangli

Lakshmi transformed her farming practices after receiving training under the Sri Sri Natural Farming Mission in 2016. Her journey led her to become a Master Trainer, enabling her to share natural farming knowledge with fellow farmers. She has also experienced reduced water and input requirements, alongside improved market access.
Impact at a Glance: Achieved a maize yield of 81 quintals per hectare in 2024, reportedly the second-highest in her taluka.

Lakshmi Madhukar More Natural Farmer & Master Trainer | Chaudhane, Baglan

Following SSIAST training, Rajinikanth adopted cow-based natural inputs on his five-acre turmeric farm. His experience strengthened his commitment to sustainable agriculture and inspired him to become a certified Agriculture Teacher in 2023. Today, he shares his knowledge to encourage more farmers to adopt natural farming.
Impact at a Glance: Reported earnings of ₹2 lakh from one acre of turmeric against an investment of ₹50,000.

Rajinikanth Sankhe Natural Farming Teacher, SSIAST | Dahanu, Palghar

For six years, Sanjay has practised natural farming across his 15-acre farm, replacing chemical inputs with natural alternatives. His orchard features guava, mango, orange and mosambi, cultivated through a lower-input approach that supports more sustainable farm management.
Impact at a Glance: Annual input costs reduced from ₹5–6 lakh to below ₹1 lakh, as reported by the farmer.

Sanjay Shyam Rao Dhunde Natural Farmer | Nagpur

After retiring from the Army in 2018, Sachin transitioned from chemical-based farming to natural farming through Art of Living–SSIAST. The transition helped him diversify his crops and livelihood while inspiring him to become a teacher and guide other farmers on their natural farming journeys.
Impact at a Glance: Transitioned to natural farming and began training and guiding fellow farmers.

Sachin Pol Natural Farmer & Teacher | Satara

After joining the Natural Farming Programme in 2016, Kilas made the difficult decision to close his chemical fertiliser shop despite facing family opposition. Committed to his new path, he embraced natural farming and went on to establish a successful independent business, gaining greater confidence and a renewed sense of purpose.
Impact at a Glance: Established his own business following his transition to natural farming.

Kilas Bajirao Jadhav Natural Farmer & Entrepreneur | Nashik

Inspired by his father, Sunil embraced natural farming through the Art of Living. He reports improved soil health, better-tasting vegetables and good yields without chemical fertilisers. Although marketing initially posed challenges, growing consumer confidence in his produce helped him secure better prices and build a more sustainable livelihood.
Impact at a Glance: Reports having overcome Phytophthora infestation through changes in farming practices.

Sunil Jaiswal Natural Farmer | Nagpur

After completing his B.Com in 2008, Sandeep and his younger brother began transitioning their farm from chemical-based to natural farming. Despite mounting financial pressures and significant personal sacrifices, they persevered, starting with lady’s finger cultivation using Jeevamrut and homemade natural inputs. Over time, they reduced cultivation costs, improved yields and developed a more sustainable farming enterprise.
Impact at a Glance: Reduced cultivation costs and improved farm profitability, as reported by the farmer.

Sandeep Sudhakar Kubde Natural Farmer & Entrepreneur | Nagpur

After 36 years of service as a Forest Officer, Ashok embarked on a new chapter in natural farming. He established a five-acre mango orchard with more than 3,500 saplings and addressed pest challenges without relying on chemical fertilisers. Today, he continues to practise natural farming and encourages fellow farmers to explore more sustainable agricultural approaches.
Impact at a Glance: Established a five-acre mango orchard with more than 3,500 saplings.

Ashok Makde Natural Farmer | Vidarbha

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