Empowerment in Bhikiyasen & Salt, Uttarakhand

Guided by the “Leave No One Behind” principle, the BMZ (German Cooperation), CBM and Sanjeevani partner to advance disability-inclusive development for over 2,542 small and marginal farmers, including 500  (Male: 213, Female: 287) persons with disabilities, in Uttarakhand’s Almora district. The project strengthens rural livelihoods through three integrated interventions. First, it champions rights advocacy and social inclusion by establishing inclusive Community-Based Groups and Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, empowering marginalized voices to demand equitable participation. Second, participating farmers receive targeted training in site-appropriate cultivation, alongside reliable access to premium seeds and disability-adapted agricultural tools, substantially boosting crop quality and yields. Third, newly formed inclusive Farmer-Producer Organisations facilitate collective marketing, backed by shared storage facilities, refrigeration units, and direct market linkages. By seamlessly integrating agricultural productivity with disability rights and cooperative enterprise, this initiative cultivates resilient farming networks. Ultimately, the project delivers sustainable socio-economic transformation across vulnerable mountain districts, ensuring equitable prosperity and lasting dignity for all communities.