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Vision : To create a “ Healthy, Literate and Prosperous Rural India ”.

National Agro Foundation.

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Vision : To create a “ Healthy, Literate and Prosperous Rural India ”.

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  1. National Agro Foundation • National Agro Foundation (NAF) was set up as a Public Charitable Trust in 2000 by Late Mr. C Subramaniam (Freedom Fighter, Architect of India’s Green Revolution and Bharat Ratna Awardee, U Thant Prize Winner) to usher in Rural Revolution with prime focus on Agriculture. • Dr A P J Abdul Kalam succeeded Mr. Subramaniam as the Chairman of NAF Governing Council. Dr. R K Pachauri, Chairman- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is heading the NAF Governing Council currently. • Vision :To createa “Healthy, Literate and Prosperous Rural India”. Food Security • Mission:Creating replicable models of prosperous rural clusters throughecologically safe, environmentally sustainable farm and non farmsector activities, natural resource management, rural enterprises andhuman resource development by networking various stakeholders throughmutually beneficial partnerships

  2. Food Security … through Sustainable Agriculture • Agriculture Development – Sustainable Farm productivity improvement by “Lean Farming” • Animal husbandry – Complementing to food and nutritional security and supplemental income through asset creation • Allied sector – Promotion of poultry, fishery etc Addressing the Agriculture Value Chain – Inputs, Credit, Farm Machinery, Market and Knowledge and Support services Frontline Demonstrations and Extension Advisory Introduction of innovations Market Tie Up

  3. Food Security … through Sustainable Agriculture Dairy Development – Veterinary Support Services Fodder Development – Nutritious feeding for high yielding cross breeds Freshwater Aquaculture – Promotion of agri allied sector Inclusive growth approach with special focus on small and marginal farmers (predominantly BPL) Graduation from subsistence farming to market led farming Promotion of Integrated Farming Systems

  4. Encouraging Women in Agriculture - for Food and Nutritional Security Ms Devaki, Kumili Village in her Kitchen Garden Ms Indumathi, Thenneripattu Village in her SRI field Substantial increase in Farm productivity levels (15-50%) in smallholders’ farms leading to significant increase (profit ~ 25-75 %) in the family income. Women Farmers with their upgraded crossbred cattle Milk yield improvement to the tune of 300%

  5. Research & Development in Agriculture

  6. Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Agriculture …. towards Environmental Safety Watershed Development Field Bunding Chiseling Water Harvesting Sunken Pond Check Dam Channel Formation Community participation Afforestation Community owned watershed Need based location specific soil and water conservation measures Bottom Up approach 6

  7. Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Agriculture • 28,000 lakh litres of water conserved in one year in over 850 ha area • Cropping intensity doubled • Soil erosion and nutrient loss minimized • Aids in carbon credit • Enhancement of livelihood opportunities Activities over an area of 6000 ha under way

  8. Human Resource Development … Training and Capacity Building Awareness, Sensitization, Orientation, Technical, Vocational and Management Training Programs for various stakeholders of rural devt. Village Awareness Program Training on Technology based Agriculture Orientation Training in Horticulture Hands on field Training Training on Fodder Production Training on Entrepreneurship Development Skill Training - Tailoring Computer Training Training on Clean Milk Production

  9. Human Resource Development in Agriculture Training for other stakeholders Residential Training Program for Public and Pvt. Sector Bank Officers Primary Agricultural Cooperative Bank Staff NGO training Training the agriculture graduates under Agri Clinic and Agri Business Center (ACABC)

  10. Sustainable Community Empowerment … through Institutionalizing Rural Community Formation of Farmers Clubs, Self Help Groups, Joint Liability Groups, Watershed Committees, Community / Producer Groups Inauguration of Farmers Club Convergence of Government Schemes Women Empowerment …. NAF SHG members employed in M/s Divya Garments at Chunampet village, Kancheepuram District • Development of farm and non farm based micro-enterprises • Credit linkage with banks and financial institutions • Dovetailing the benefits of Government Initiatives

  11. Total Sanitation Program… for better Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Social Welfare A beneficiary of Total Sanitation Program of Govt. of India Promoting Govt. Schemes … Scholarships for Students and Assistance for Physically Challenged and Widows Healthcare Initiatives … Telemedicine Facility in Partnership with Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialty Centre

  12. Education… Empoweringthe younger generation Partnership with Anna University and Indira Gandhi National Open University Rural Preschoolers at NAF Model Play School … Positive inclination towards education Rural Educational Program for Urban School Students …. Sensitize them about Agriculture and Rural Scenario

  13. Infrastructure for Rural Development Centre for Rural Development Kancheepuram Dist., Tamilnadu • Recognized as a Nodal Training Centre by MANAGE under ACABC Scheme promoted by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. • Empanelled Resource Institution of Small Farmer Agri Business Consortium (SFAC), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. • Approved Training Institute for Tamil Nadu State Non Governmental Organisations and Volunteer Resource Centre (TNVRC) supported by Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Training Hall Experimental Farm Residential Complex Open Air Theatre Farm Machinery Workshop

  14. S&T Infrastructure for Rural Development Soil Testing Lab Food Safety Lab Irrigation Water Testing Lab Plant Tissue Culture Lab

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