At Saguna Rural Foundation (SRF), every rupee you give goes directly to the ground — into the hands of farmers, onto the hillsides, and into the soil that feeds us all.
Our SRT Shetishala (Farm Schools) are living classrooms where farmers learn by doing. Trained by experienced SRT farmers, each Shetishala empowers local farmers to adopt no-till, regenerative farming — reducing costs, improving soil health, and building confidence.
India loses thousands of acres of forest and biodiversity every year to wildfires. SRF's Saguna Vansavardhan Technique (SVT) is a proven, low-cost nature-based method that converts fire-prone dry grass into organic matter, regenerating green cover on degraded hillsides — permanently.
Vetiver (Khus) grass is nature's own engineer. With roots that grow over 3 feet deep, it acts as a "Living Nail" — binding soil on steep slopes, slowing runoff, infiltrating rainwater into the earth, and dramatically reducing the risk of landslides and erosion.
SRF plants vetiver in Live Contour Bunding (LCB) lines across vulnerable hillsides — a technique now recognised by Central Railways and the Times of India as a breakthrough for slope stabilisation.
The SRT Shetkari Sanman Sohala is SRF's annual farmer felicitation programme, held every year at Saguna Baug, Neral, Raigad. This landmark event brings together thousands of farmers, agricultural experts, dignitaries, and supporters to honour SRT farmers who have demonstrated outstanding results in regenerative farming — celebrating their courage, innovation, and commitment to soil, nature, and the next generation.
Your contribution supports practical, field-based work with farmers, communities and the natural environment.
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Every rupee reaches the farmer and the field
The grain and fruit are for human beings, the leaves and branches are for animals, and the roots are for Mother Earth.
— Chandrashekhar Bhadsavle, Founder, Saguna Rural FoundationSupport regenerative agriculture, forest restoration and sustainable rural development.