Gramoday
Gramoday focuses on the transformation of rural livelihoods through the development of local natural resources like water, soil, livestock and tree plantations. The approach starts with the development of water resources of the village through interventions like desilting, area treatments and drainage line treatments. This is followed by horticulture plantations and the development of livestock (goat rearing and backyard poultry) for landless and marginal farmers.
Objectives
- Efficient use of soil and water resources to build climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
- Improve soil health for sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices.
- Promote agri and allies activities like livestock development, horticulture plantation and micro enterprises.
- Strengthing that Agriculture Value Chain through collectives like Women SHGs, Farme Groups and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)
Impact
- 600+ Million Liters of Water Harvested
- 200+ Women Empowered through Livestock
- 25,000+ Tree Plantations
- 1,000+ Tonnes of Carbon Sequestrations
- 500+ Farmers Trained in Improved Agriculture
- 10,000+ Rural Lives Uplifted
In 2023-2024, Gramoday Program made a significant impact in Pune, Satara, Jalgaon, Latur, Parbhani, Nashik, and Dhule through multiple initiatives. Water resource development was enhanced by desilting water bodies and constructing Continuous Contour Trenches (CCT), Water Absorption Trenches (WAT), Loose Boulder Structures, and Stone Bunds, benefiting over 5,000 people and achieving a water harvesting capacity of 35 million liters.
The tree plantation program collaborated with 150 farmers to plant 6,700 fruit trees, creating a carbon sequestration capacity of 400 tonnes, while nurturing efforts supported 7,000 trees, benefiting over 3,000 people. Additionally, the women empowerment initiative in livestock development trained and supported 215 women in goat rearing and backyard poultry, generating a collective income potential of ₹40 lakhs per year. The renewable energy project installed solar pumps for 13 farmers, ensuring year-round water availability and enhanced income. The agriculture mechanization initiative established a Farm Implement Bank, benefiting over 100 farmers by promoting the use of 50+ farm implements for sowing, weeding, and post-harvest value addition. Capacity building for over 300 farmers and women included training in horticulture and integrated nutrient and pest management to enhance awareness and skills. Lastly, the school infrastructure development project improved classroom facilities and provided pure drinking water through filters, positively impacting over 1,500 students with better classroom infrastructure and toilet maintenance.
United Nations Development Programme’s
Sustainable Goals aligned with Water initiatives
