In the past, the family income was solely managed by my husband; however, after joining the Linthoingambi FED FPC, I can contribute some of my earnings to my family. SDS helped us to form our FPC. It helped us to establish a well-structured, and strong organization owned by community farmers learning sustainable agriculture practices. It aims to eliminate middleman problems, ensure fair prices, and benefit the weaker sections of society, it helped women like us to earn our own money and run our families. -Pangabam Nungshitombi

I have learned a broad skill set with the help of these programs to succeed in broiler farming. It helped me become a good poultry farmer, managing my property and taking care of my birds.

Ujjwala's story exemplifies individual transformative potential. Through ethical poultry farming and organic fertilizer production, he champions a future where economic growth aligns harmoniously with social and environmental well-being, cultivating a more sustainable tomorrow for all.

Nalchar Bhumi FPC, established in July 2021 with 321 shareholders in Tripura, focuses on empowering local farmers to cultivate vegetables, mushrooms, ginger, and maize. The village known for its bamboo crafts, has skilled artisans facing challenges like limited resources and marketing skills needed for a steady income Since its inception, the FPC along with the support of SDS has not only provided training, capacities, and market access for farmers but also identified and mobilized local artisans.

In this area, we have mostly tribal people, and the women were engaged in selling locally made liquor. There was an issue with employment and especially women farmers were mostly inactive in outdoor farm activities. With our FPC, we mobilised the women in the villages and conducted more than 23 trainings with SHG members across villages on mushroom cultivation and adopting it as a successful business opportunity. Today our efforts have significantly engaged more than 90% of women farmers collectively taking up mushroom farming as a sustainable income source.

I was initially unaware of the transformative concepts of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and various government schemes that could significantly impact agricultural practices. SDS Introduced me to the innovative FPO model. I took the initiative to establish the local FPC and took charge as Director of the company, driven by a deep-seated commitment to uplift the farming community. Today As I reflect on this journey, I see not just a flourishing farm, but a flourishing life—one that has been enriched through knowledge, hard work, and the unwavering support of SDS India.