Jana Jagruti

Jana Jagruti

Non-profit Organizations

Tanakal, Andhra Pradesh 561 followers

We empower rural communities with Sustainable Natural Farming System approaches...

About us

Jana Jagruti is a non-profit organisation working with rural communities since 1986 based at Tanakallu Mandal, Sri Satya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India and making efforts to improve their income and livelihood security through a natural farming system approach. We aim to protect and restore various ecosystems by empowering rural communities with a sustainable integrated natural farming system approach and improving their livelihoods by addressing gaps in the value chain. This will enable them to be more resilient to climate change. The organisation works in 18 mandals, 270 villages, and more than 5400 families. We organised the disadvantaged community sections into several community-based organisations that actively manage natural resources such as land, water, and vegetation. We have established CBOs such as Common Land Protection Groups, Water Management Institutions, Food Policy Organizations, Watershed Management Committees etc.  We implemented more than 20+ projects related to watershed management, natural farming, groundwater management, institutional strengthening, livelihoods, seed systems, Women empowerment, Farmer Producer Organizations, HIV AIDS Prevention, Common land development etc. The projects have improved water security, strengthened local institutions, and provided livelihood security for communities. We accomplished this with the help of international donors, NABARD, CSR partnerships, the Government of India and Andhra Pradesh etc.

Website
www.janajagruti.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Tanakal, Andhra Pradesh
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1986
Specialties
Integrated Natural Farming Systems, Watershed Management, Livelihoods, Water Governance, Health, Eco Restoration, Seed Systems, Instituions, and Eco Energy

Locations

  • Primary

    Tanakallu Road

    Tanakallu PO

    Tanakal, Andhra Pradesh 515571, IN

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  • Impact of Restoration of Common Lands Common lands are invaluable resources essential to sustaining our ecosystem and rural livelihoods. The village Common Lands contribute an estimated US$5 billion to the incomes of poor Indian households. Over the past fifty years, Commons has declined by 31 to 55% due to population growth, land fragmentation, development, and environmental degradation. The weakening of local institutions, changing societal structures, unclear land tenure, and insufficient policies have also worsened this decline. Our organization's communities witness the transformative effects of past restoration efforts driven by collective action. Restoring common lands within our project areas benefits communities through tree planting, natural regeneration, and community initiatives such as the formation of bylaws like rotational grazing, fire management, and soil moisture conservation works under the convergence of MGNREGA. We have promoted Ecological Restoration across 1,258 hectares of common lands and facilitated the planting of 690,000 trees, focusing on native species through community efforts and collaborating with different stakeholders. Communities are witnessing the following impact in the villages. Biodiversity Improvement  The ecorestoration enhanced habitat connectivity, supporting existing vegetation and endangered wildlife. Employment Creation Local communities have found job opportunities through nurseries, plantations, and monitoring activities. Improved Skills and Knowledge Through targeted training, communities have enriched their knowledge and skills in seedling cultivation, safety, sustainable use of non-timber products, waste management, and forest protection. Livelihood Enhancement  Promoting diverse livelihood activities, such as fruit and leaf collection and wood sourcing for agricultural implements, has improved income. Institutional Governance Mechanisms Formed monitoring committees actively engaged in vital maintenance activities such as fire prevention, overgrazing control, survival assessments, and weed clearing. These snapshots of our ecorestoration efforts highlight the significant impact we can achieve when we work together. Pallavi Gandhi Kavya D.Paavan Kumar Reddy G.Foundation For Ecological Security (FES) #Commonlands

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    **Transitioning to Natural Farming Practices** As part of the Rayalaseema Water Initiative(RWI) project supported by the #AzimPremjiFoundation, we actively promote natural farming practices in the designated 19 project villages. This year, we have established a foundation for natural farming and have thus far promoted practices such as Beejamrutha, Drava Jeevamrutham, and Gan Jeevamrutham across various crops, including millets, groundnuts, and vegetables. In addition to this intervention, we are also advocating for natural farming techniques in nutritious gardens to provide farmers with access to fresh vegetables throughout the year and promote healthy, nutritious foods. To date, 446 farmers have adopted natural farming practices across 949 acres during this Kharif season. Based on the insights gained from these initiatives, we are implementing the following strategies to stabilize natural farming practices in the forthcoming years: 1.Each Rural Cadre will adopt all natural farming principles on 2 acres in their respective panchayats. 2.Identify the youth and interested farmers who are already practicing natural farming. 3.Identify interested farmers to encourage them to adopt natural farming practices with hand-holding support. 4.Map the livestock population in all project villages to assess the available manure. 5.Initially aim to convince farmers to adopt at least 3-4 natural farming practices in their fields; encourage them to increase the number of practices in subsequent years. 6.Organize study tours to model APCNF villages. 7.Establish individual Drava Jeevamrutham units. 8.Motivate irrigated farmers to adopt partial natural farming practices in their irrigated crops. 9.Establish natural farming models such as PMDS, ATM, and Navadhanaya cropping systems with the Cadre and interested Farmers. 10.Organize farm schools and sharing events in the panchayats for effective cross-learning. 11.Arrange field days at the end of each cropping season. 12.Prepare pamphlets, manuals, and posters for display in trainings and meetings. 13.Building the capacities of Rural cadre through ToTs 14.Organize various capacity-building events on natural farming practices. 15.Take soil samples in natural farming plots and monitor organic carbon and nutrient status yearly. #RySS #naturalfarming Paavan Kumar Reddy GollapalliPallavi GandhiKavya Dutta

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    Empowering Sustainable Crop Management through #CABI Digital Innovations in Rural Villages. In today’s fast-paced world, digital tools transform how we approach sustainable agriculture, especially in rural communities. By integrating the #digitaltools, farmers can access real-time data, optimize resource use, and make informed decisions that boost productivity and resilience against climate challenges. Tools like #CABIPlantwisePlus, #cropsprayer from https://lnkd.in/gsrRtp3h, and #Pestoscope from #CSA are invaluable for smallholder farmers. These innovations supported by #CABI and #CSA help farmers efficiently plan crops, manage pests, and manage nutrients, all essential for long-term sustainability. Introducing #CABI digital platforms in our rural areas has empowered farmers to tackle crop challenges, diversifying their farming practices, and reducing their dependence on pesticide shops. Similarly, these tools helping our project staff deliver their extension services effectively and implement sustainable agriculture practices. This reduces environmental impact, enhances livelihoods, and promotes resilient agricultural systems. As we strive for sustainability, #CABI digital innovation in agriculture is not just a trend but a necessity. We thank #CABI #CSA and #MadhuManjari for their valuable support in promoting these digital innovations. Let’s continue to advocate for and implement #CABI digital tools that foster sustainable practices in the heart of our rural communities.  Madhu ManjariPallavi GandhiKavya DuttaPaavan Kumar Reddy Gollapalli

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    The Crop Water Budgeting Workshop was organized in Goundlapalli village as part of the Rayalaseema Water Initiatives project supported by the #AzimPremjiFoundation. The workshop aimed to engage local farmers, village leaders, and stakeholders in assessing and optimizing water resources in the three project villages. Key points from the workshop include: - Community participation in the Crop Water Budgeting Workshop fostered ownership of water resources. - The communities learned about water budgeting, including availability, estimated demand, and available drafts. - The user-friendly templates, designed and explained with the practical needs of farmers in mind, simplified the budgeting process and empowered farmers to understand and manage their water resources effectively. One significant outcome of the workshop was the establishment of new bylaws. These bylaws enhance water use efficiency by encouraging a shift from high-water consumption to low-water consumption crops. Another noteworthy development was the farmers' collective decision to halt drilling new borewells. This proactive step was taken to prevent over-extraction. Furthermore, the farmers have committed to adopting efficient irrigation methods like drip and sprinklers, demonstrating their dedication to sustainable water management. Overall, the workshop demonstrated the importance of community engagement in tackling water management challenges, leading to empowerment and sustainable water management practices. Pallavi GandhiKavya DuttaPaavan Kumar Reddy Gollapalli#groundwater #water

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    Today, the team from #CSA visited the Jana Jagruti Project villages as part of their capacity-building support under the RWI project, funded by the #AzimPremjiFoundation. The primary purpose of the visit was to understand how the trained project staff from the #KrishnaSudhaAcademy (KSA) are delivering what they have learned in the field to promote natural farming practices. They interacted with the thematic staff and cadre and reviewed the progress of natural farming in the project villages. They have gathered the views and additional support needed to deliver their learning effectively in the field to move farmers from chemical-based farming to natural farming practices. Additionally, they visited models established under the natural farming component, interacted with the farmers, and gathered their opinions on the impact of the current natural farming practices. We thank the #CSA and #KSA teams for providing support for us to promote natural farming in the project villages. Kavya D.Pallavi GandhiPaavan Kumar Reddy G.

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    As part of the Rayalaseema Water Initiatives project funded by #Azimpremjifoundation, Jana Jagruti facilitated a field day organised by Goundlapalli farmers in Tanakalllu Mandal, Sri Satya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. At this event, the adopted farmers shared their experiences transforming their fallow lands into cultivating lands by growing millets and adopting natural farming practices, such as Jeevamrutam units and ATM (Nutritious models).In this panchayat, 410 acres of fallow land were brought under cultivation by growing millet and Horse gram. The stalls are set up with different bio inputs, millet seeds, NPM extracts, and posters to educate the farmers on promoting natural farming practices.  The event's chief guests were scientists from Kardiri research station, Delegates from the Agriculture Department and other NGO network Partners #WASSAN and #APMASS, who attended the event. Similarly, 82 farmers from neighbouring panchayats participated in the event and visited the cultivated plots and Stalls. #Agritechexcahnge #RYSS #Naturalfarming #Drylands Kavya D.Pallavi GandhiPaavan Kumar Reddy G.

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    The organization has been promoting Nutritious Gardens among marginalized households as part of the Rayalaseema Water Initiatives (RWI) Project, supported by the #AzimPremjiFoundation. This initiative has had a significant impact on the project areas. We have provided kits containing 16 varieties of vegetables grown on 10 -15 cents of land within the premises of households and some agricultural fields. Farmers are encouraged to adopt natural farming practices in these gardens, which enable them to produce fresh vegetables without pesticide contamination. Additionally, these vegetables are available year-round, contributing to improved health through regular consumption. This initiative serves as an entry point activity to promote natural farming practices in villages. It boosts farmers' confidence and creates opportunities for limited-scale initiatives that can later be expanded to main crops. So far, we have promoted 54 Nutritional Gardens. #farming #Drylands #kitchengardening #ryss #hdfcparivarthan #axisbankfoundation Pallavi Gandhi Kavya D. Paavan Kumar Reddy G. #CSR

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    Yesterday, Mr Nikhil Mathur from the #AzimPremjiFoundation and Mr Chandra Sekhara Rao from #WASSANindia conducted a monitoring visit to the project villages as part of the Rayalaseema Water Initiatives project. During the visit, the team engaged with project staff and guided outcome-based planning. They also observed millet cultivation using natural farming practices, witnessing the conversion of fallow lands to cultivation. The team interacted with the adopted farmers and visited the Jeevamrutham preparation unit and Nutritious Gardens, engaging with the beneficiaries. Additionally, they met with Rural Cadres at the panchayat level, discussing various interventions, base line data collection, ePRA and the planning process. #millets #naturalfarming #drylands #agritechexchangegroup

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