Rural India forms the backbone of the nation. Focusing on its socio-economic growth would ensure holistic development. Since 2007, Deshpande Foundation (DF) has constantly worked towards recognizing and addressing the challenges of rural and semi-urban India.

Interventions in rural India are largely made in the areas of livelihood, healthcare, education, and policy-making. Our approach to rural transformation involves enhancing livelihoods and creating
sustainable economic prosperity for rural communities. DF focuses on creating better, faster, inclusive and economical solutions in the areas of Agriculture, Micro-Entrepreneurship, Skilling, and Startups.

We believe in navigating a unique path as a social enterprise, harnessing a blend of business excellence and compassion of not-for-profits. While the goal is to eventually create tangible impact at the national level, we have begun ourjourney with a step towards rural transformation.

- Sustainability first, scalability next
- Technology as an enabler for scaling solutions
- Entrepreneurial approach in creating a demand-driven, cost-sharing ecosystem
- Partnership with the rural community and all its stakeholders, based on trust

Agriculture & Farming

Deshpande Foundation

Anand J. Bariya

Benjamin Mathew

The Agriculture and Development Initiatives team at Deshpande Foundation focuses on enhancing the agricultural landscape of rural India through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. By leveraging technology and fostering partnerships within the community, the team aims to improve livelihoods, promote micro-entrepreneurship, and implement effective agricultural strategies that drive socio-economic development. This collaborative approach seeks to create scalable, impactful solutions that empower rural populations and contribute to holistic transformation.

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