Sustainable Farming: A Solution to Farmer Suicides
Skill Vikas Foundation (SVF) is dedicated to making farming a financially viable option for rural communities in India through sustainable agricultural methods. The organization addresses the issue of farmer suicides, which occur at a rate of approximately 30 per day in India due to factors like debt, environmental degradation, and pesticide exposure. SVF tackles this problem by helping farmers convert their farmland from a liability to an asset through low-cost sustainable farming methods and community and school partnerships.
Reclaiming Financial Power: SVF's Regenerative Farming Model
SVF’s approach involves collaborative and inter-generational partnerships with rural communities. They offer farm design blueprints, a Green Soil Program to improve soil health, a mentorship program connecting farmers with leaders in sustainable farming, community-building initiatives, and programs to improve English conversational skills and digital literacy. SVF was founded with the vision of improving the quality of life and opportunity for rural farming communities in India. They work with community, school, and farm partners to help communities reclaim financial power through sustainable and regenerative farming practices.