Haladhari’s KhetiValah Foundation
Nurturing Soil. Strengthening Farmers. Shaping Sustainable Futures.
Who We Are
Haladhari’s KhetiValah Foundation is a Section 8, not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening rural ecosystems through education, awareness, knowledge-sharing, and long-term handholding support for farmers, youth, and women.
The Foundation works at the intersection of soil health, regenerative agriculture, farmer knowledge systems, rural entrepreneurship, and farmer wellbeing, ensuring that growth is inclusive, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the land.
"True development begins when soil, farmer, and future are nurtured together."
Why the Foundation Exists
Modern agriculture faces challenges of soil degradation, declining farm incomes, health issues among farmers, and loss of indigenous knowledge.
Haladhari's KhetiValah Foundation exists to:
Restore soil fertility through regenerative practices
Reintegrate livestock as a core component of farming systems
Recognize farmers as scientists and knowledge leaders
Support rural youth and women to become sustainable agri- entrepreneurs
Improve farmer health and wellbeing alongside agricultural growth
"When the soil heals, livelihoods heal."
Mission & Purpose
Our Mission
To build resilient rural ecosystems by restoring soil health, strengthening farmer knowledge, integrating livestock into regenerative farming, and enabling rural communities to thrive through education, innovation, and sustained handholding.
Our Purpose
A future where farmers are respected as innovators, soil is alive and productive, agriculture is regenerative by default, and rural communities prosper with dignity and wellbeing.
Why the Foundation Exists
Modern agriculture faces challenges of soil degradation, declining farm incomes, health issues among farmers, and loss of indigenous knowledge.
Janavanam — People's Forest Initiative
Promoting ecological balance through:
- Community forests
- Tree gifting programs
- Long-term nurturing of green spaces
Each tree carries a story, a name, and a legacy.
"A forest grows when people grow together."
Farmer Scientist Program
Recognizing farmers as practical scientists of the soil.
We document, validate, and amplify indigenous innovations, regenerative practices, and field-tested solutions shared by progressive farmers across regions.
- Real farms, real data, real learning
- Knowledge shared through videos, dialogues, and networks
- Inspiring peer-to-peer adoption
"The field is the laboratory. The farmer is the scientist."
Regenerative Agriculture & Livestock Integration
Promoting farming systems where:
Soil fertility is rebuilt naturally
Livestock supports soil biology and farm income
Chemical dependency is reduced
Biodiversity is restored
This approach creates climate-resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable farms.
"Regeneration is not a method — it is a mindset."
Farmer, Youth & Women Skill Development (NaariShakthi)
Promoting farming systems where:
Farmers
Into agri-entrepreneurs
Rural Youth
Into skilled agri professionals
Women
Into leaders of processing & value-addition
Includes: Training, Mentorship, Enterprise guidance, Market linkage support
"Empowerment is sustained when skills meet opportunity."
Co-Presenter of KhetiValah Dialogues
The Foundation co-presents KhetiValah Dialogues, creating platforms for:
Knowledge Exchange
Policy Awareness
Farmer Voices
Global Conversations
"Dialogue is where wisdom multiplies."
Arogya Seva — Farmer Health & Wellness
Agriculture cannot thrive if farmers are unwell. The Foundation supports:
Preventive healthcare awareness
Ayurveda & holistic wellness programs
Rural health camps
Mental and physical wellbeing initiatives
"Healthy farmers grow healthy nations."
Contribution to UN SDGs
The Foundation actively contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Zero Hunger
- • Sustainable food production
- • Improved farm productivity
- • Farmer income stability
Good Health
- • Farmer health initiatives
- • Preventive healthcare
Quality Education
- • Farmer-to-farmer learning
- • Skill development
Gender Equality
- • Women-led enterprises
- • Skill opportunities
Economic Growth
- • Rural entrepreneurship
- • Livelihood creation
Responsible Production
- • Regenerative farming
- • Reduced chemicals
Climate Action
- • Soil carbon restoration
- • Climate-resilient agriculture
Life on Land
- • Soil health
- • Biodiversity restoration