Empowering Farmers | Promoting Natural Farming | Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods

The Art of Living – Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology (AOL SSIAST) is at the forefront of promoting Natural Farming across India in collaboration with government schemes such as PKVY, Namami Gange, MOTA, RYSS, and RKVY. AOL SSIAST provides farmers, tribal communities, and rural youth with training, technical support, and PGS Organic certification, enabling them to adopt chemical-free, sustainable, and climate-resilient farming practices. Our programs restore soil health, enhance crop quality, increase farmer incomes, and create a sustainable agricultural ecosystem that benefits communities, consumers, and the environment.

Our Government Projects in Natural Farming

PKVY Uttar Pradesh
(Namami Gange)

Duration

28/10/2024 – 28/10/2027

AOL SSIAST serves as Regional Council (RC) for PGS Organic certification in Raebareli.

Phase 1 (2020-2023): 35 clusters, 700 hectares, 1,603 farmers trained in natural farming.

Phase 2 (2022-2025): 50 clusters, 1,000 hectares, 1,800 farmers.

Impact: Enhanced land utilization, farmer participation, and adoption of sustainable farming practices.

MOTA Project – Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Duration

2020-21 to 2022-23 (extended 1 year)

Trained 10,000+ tribal farmers in Natural Farming in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

Results: 150% increase in annual income due to stronger supply chains and market access for naturally grown vegetables.

Recognition: Featured in the 100th edition of PM’s Mann Ki Baat as a model initiative for tribal welfare.

RYSS Project – Andhra Pradesh

Duration

2021-22 to 2023-24

Engaging rural youth in Natural Farming and sustainable agriculture.

AOL SSIAST serves as Recognized Certifier (RC) for PGS in Kurnool & Nandyal districts.

Impact: 3,467 farmers certified so far; aiming to reach 60,000 farmers this year.

PKVY Karnataka

Duration

Progress

Phase 1 & 2: Rama Nagar – 300 hectares, 387 farmers certified in natural farming.

Phase 3: Expansion to Bangalore (R), Chikkaballapur, Mandya – 2,000 hectares, 4 clusters.

Impact: Farmers can now sell chemical-free, naturally grown produce with PGS Organic certification.

Haryana RKVY Project

Duration

Dec 2023 – Apr 2024

Trained 4,500 farmers in Natural Farming techniques across Jind, Jhajjar, and Gurgaon.

Focus on bio-inputs, Agnihotra, and Astras to improve soil fertility and crop productivity.

Impact: Farmers transitioned from chemical-dependent farming to sustainable, productive natural farming.

Why Natural Farming with AOL SSIAST Works

Farmer Empowerment

Hands-on training, continuous support, and certification.

Sustainable Agriculture

Promotes chemical-free, low-cost, climate-resilient practices.

Enhanced Livelihoods

Better market access, higher prices, and increased income.

Certified & Credible

PGS Organic certification ensures credibility and market acceptance.

Join the Movement

Every initiative under SSIAST is a step toward a healthier planet and empowered farmer communities. Together, we are building a movement that ensures food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability.

How You Can
Join

Farmer

Attend a free workshop

CSR/NGO/Govt Body

Partner for outreach & scale

Volunteer

Spread awareness or mentor farmers

Conscious Consumer

Support natural produce & farmer brands

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