Environmental conservation builds families, India

Thanks to the support of you and other donors who understand the importance of environmental conversation, Sahyog Sansthan has continued to implement adaptive strategies and on-going activities that have helped build and enhance communities’ capacity to strengthen sustainable farming practices, improving their food and economic security.

As a result, there have been significant benefits to poor farmers and communities, particularly among women.  Benefits demonstrated are:

• Formation of new self-help groups (SHGs): Thirteen new self-help groups were formed (1 male and 12 female). The total number of SHG’s supported by Sahyog has increased from 102 to 119. 
• Renovation of old wells: As proposed, the renovation of three wells is in progress; one each in Sakalda, Lifafa and Bharev village.
• Pastureland development: The proposed development of four private pasture lands has already been completed. The private pastures of 8 hectare in Bharave, 14 hectare in Khodipeepli and 16 hectare in Chanda Ji Ka Guda village are yielding fodder and fuel wood and are shared by all stakeholders.
• Promotion of organic farming: A series of meetings and training was organized with the Agriculture Department, which has enabled 189 participating families to mobilize financial resources through Crop Demonstration training (the demonstrations of improved seed practice have been adapted and financially supported by the Agricultural Extension office in Rajasthan).

Sustainable development is vital to the health of communities and especially important to rural communities in Rajasthan. Your contributions will help those communities improve their ability to reach their full potential and support their sustainable development goals.