Strengthening India's Natural Farming Roots
A collaborative ecosystem designed to transform Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) into thriving, locally-rooted enterprises.
Explore the FrameworkWhy This Initiative?
Scale Natural Farming
Moving beyond niche practices to create a nationwide movement for sustainable soil health and chemical-free food.
Enterprise Viability
Equipping BRCs with business tools to move from project-based units to profitable, self-sustaining enterprises.
Context-Specific
Recognizing agro-ecological diversity by supporting models tailored to local soil, climate, and traditions.
The Ecosystem (Who)
Experienced Orgs
Ground-level NGOs and CSOs with deep community roots leading the implementation and mentoring.
Practitioners
Master farmers and BRC entrepreneurs sharing practical, field-tested innovations.
Knowledge Partners
Scientific institutions providing technical rigor, validation, and quality standards.
Common Support Framework
We build a shared ecosystem that supports the diversity of BRC models through five critical pillars:
Initiative Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation & Mapping
Identifying existing BRC clusters and codifying diverse agro-ecological models across states to create a baseline framework.
Phase 2: Support Rollout
Deploying specialized training modules for technical production, quality control, and business management for BRC leaders.
Phase 3: Market Integration
Connecting BRC networks to mainstream agricultural supply chains, credit facilities, and certification systems.
Phase 4: National Network
Establishing a peer-led national support system for continuous learning, advocacy, and collective growth.