Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement Through Agri-Horticulture

Our Initiative

Rural Livelihoods in Nainital Hills

Promotion of sustainable livelihood through natural resource conservation and modern Agri-horticulture interventions in the hills of Nainital district in Uttarakhand.

Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives and Sanjeevani have partnered to uplift 1,547 small and marginal farming households across 15 villages covering 10,602 farmer familly members in Betalghat, Nainital.

The initiative tackles deep-rooted challenges-low productivity, poor soil health, scarce irrigation, and limited access to modern farming knowledge—through community-based solutions: capacity building, natural resource conservation, scientific agri-horticulture, and government linkages.

By training master trainers and establishing demonstration centers, the program creates a ripple effect across the community. The goal: 40% productivity gains, sustainable incomes, and over 70% of farmers connected to government support – paving the way from vulnerability to resilience.

Our Strategy

Agri-Horticulture

It initiative empowers small farmers with high-yielding seeds, boosting productivity through modern practices and sustainable natural farming.

Livelihood

Community master trainers will lead field-level training through local demonstration centres, while water harvesting tanks will provide sustainable irrigation for small and marginal farming households.

Capacity Building

To captivate farmers in natural, science-based methods to cut costs, restore soil health, and boost yields—while post-harvest support and community fencing minimize losses and maximize profits.

Nature Resource Conservation

Community-led training, master trainers drive sustainable agri-horticulture in village households, boosting incomes, conserving resources, and building self-sustaining ecosystems.

Nexus

Interface meetings secure government collaboration and convergence, driving project efficiency and long-term sustainability.

What The Future Holds

This initiative is not just an agricultural intervention; it is a rural empowerment model. By staying adaptive, leveraging community ownership, and maintaining strong government and market linkages, the partnership is well-positioned to transform vulnerability into lasting, generational resilience in the Himalayan region.

10602 farmers covered

1547 HHs

10602 farmers covered

e-Gram Swaraj application

230+ Farmers

Social Fencing boost amongst

Achieved - 56

Polyhouse Target - 50

(Project + Convergence)

Achieved - 40 (Coverage: 12 hectares)

Water Harvesting Tank Target (Project + Convergence)

Achieved - 2250

Seed & plant support Target - 1500 (Project + Convergence)

INR 18.07+ Lac.

Govt. Contribution

INR 4.2+ Lac.

Community Contribution

3289 families benefited

Govt. Convergence

65%+ increased

Farmers income