Upliftment of Marginal Farmers
Project Aarohan supports small, marginal, and landless farmers by promoting sustainable farming practices, access to modern agricultural equipment, scientific knowledge, and direct market linkages. The project aims to improve productivity, diversify livelihoods, reduce vulnerabilities, and help small farms become viable, resilient, and sustainable sources of income.
The name “Aarohan,” meaning rise, reflects our vision of enabling farming communities to achieve greater dignity, resilience, and economic sustainability.
Project Aarohan
Why Project Aarohan
In India, agriculture remains a major source of livelihood for nearly 50% of the population, while small and marginal farmers account for over 85% of the farming community. Despite their vital role in the rural economy, these farmers often face low productivity, rising input costs, limited access to modern technology, weak market linkages, and climate-related challenges, affecting their income and livelihood security.
According to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and Agricultural Census 2021, small and marginal farmers typically operate landholdings of less than 2 hectares and often struggle to generate sufficient income from farming. Climate-related pressures such as erratic rainfall, soil degradation, and water scarcity further increase their vulnerability.
Project Aarohan, meaning “rising” or “ascent,” was initiated by Impact Life Foundation to support the upliftment of marginalized farmers through scientific training, sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices, modern agricultural equipment, crop planning, and direct market linkages. The project also promotes agriculture, horticulture, natural resource conservation, and livelihood diversification to help farmers improve productivity while reducing risks and input costs.
With a focus on small, marginal, landless, and other vulnerable farming communities, Project Aarohan aims to help farmers become more productive, resilient, self-reliant, and economically secure—enabling small farms to become viable and sustainable livelihoods.
Target Beneficiaries
Project Aarohan primarily supports small and marginal farmers, landless agricultural labourers, women farmers, tribal and indigenous communities, rural youth, and climate-vulnerable farming households. Special focus is given to economically disadvantaged families, including those living below the poverty line and those with limited access to modern agricultural knowledge, technology, equipment, markets, and financial services.
The project also seeks to support farmers facing climate-related risks, low productivity, rising input costs, and limited livelihood opportunities, helping them strengthen their farming practices, diversify income sources, and build more resilient and sustainable livelihoods.
Key Features of Project Aarohan
Farmer-Centric Training
Practical training on modern, sustainable agriculture and horticulture practices.Access to Modern Equipment
Facilitating access to appropriate tools and technologies to improve farm efficiency and productivity.Crop Selection & Diversification
Guidance on climate-resilient, high-value, and market-oriented crops, including horticulture.Sustainable Farming Practices
Promoting eco-friendly and cost-effective practices for soil, water, and natural resource management.Horticulture Promotion
Supporting nursery development, kitchen gardens, vegetable cultivation, and horticulture-based livelihoods.Market Linkages & Value Addition
Supporting post-harvest management, packaging, value addition, and connections with local and regional markets.Government Scheme Convergence
Creating awareness and facilitating access to relevant agricultural subsidies, insurance, and government schemes.Digital Agri-Advisory
Providing access to timely information on weather, market prices, crop management, and agricultural best practices.
