Agriculture &
Research
Dr. M. L. Dewan & Sudarshana Dewan Center
A regenerative model integrating farming, ecology, and rural livelihood, inspired by Dr. Madan Lal Dewan's work.
“To strengthen agricultural livelihoods through regenerative practices, market access, and community wellbeing.”
What This Pillar Integrates
Agro-Ecology Research Center | Regenerative Agriculture Institute | Rural Livelihood Farm
Agriculture Research Center
A named center anchoring applied field research (Dr. M. L. Dewan & Sudarshana Dewan)
Heirloom Seed Preservation
Protecting crop biodiversity for future food security
Dairy Ecosystems
Integrated dairy for income and nutrition
Permaculture
Designing with nature for long-term farm health
Biodiversity Conservation
Restoring ecological balance on agricultural land
Rural Livelihood Development
Building sustainable economic pathways for farming families
“A model that converts land into livelihood, biodiversity into market value, traditional farming into resilient supply systems, and rural knowledge into dignified recurring income.”
What We Offer
Tangible programs and services available to farming communities and partners.
Market Access
Direct-to-consumer and value-added channels that connect farmers to better-paying markets
Income Diversification
Pathways through dairy, food processing, heirloom seed systems, and regenerative farming
Health Awareness
Preventive health services and awareness outreach within farming communities
Community Health Camps
Outreach programs linked to agricultural engagement activities
Surplus-to-Wellbeing
Exploring how agricultural surplus supports healthcare and community initiatives
Knowledge Networks
Demonstration plots and farmer-to-farmer learning for practical skill-building
Enterprise Creation
Building local food processing and agricultural enterprises for recurring income
How We Measure Impact
Every initiative is tracked against real outcomes. We prove what matters.
Farmer Participation
Reach and adoption across district
Farmer Income Growth
Net income compared to APMC Mandi baseline
Health Camps Conducted
Outreach linked to agricultural engagement
Individuals Screened
Preventive health impact among farming communities
D2C Sales Volume
Value of direct-to-consumer transactions
Agricultural Enterprises Created
Livelihood units established by trained farmers
Income Growth Over Time
Tracked at 12 and 24 months after onboarding
A Model Designed for Expansion
The Foundation's benchmarks are national and global, not district-level. The Belagavi site is the origin campus, a proof of concept built to scale.
Direct-to-Consumer Agriculture
Connecting farmers directly to premium markets, removing middlemen.
Value-Added Production
Processing raw agricultural output into higher-margin, branded products.
Regenerative Practices
Demonstrating farming systems that restore soil, water, and biodiversity.
Healthcare Integration
Linking farm communities to localized preventive and palliative care.
Rural Livelihood Enhancement
Building dignified, recurring income for farming households.
Replicable Across Geographies
Designed for adoption across comparable rural contexts in India and globally.
Explore All Four Pillars
Agriculture & Research is one part of a fully integrated model of care and livelihood.
Agriculture
Regenerative farming and sustainable rural livelihoods
Healthcare
Free dispensary, palliative care, and community wellness
Vocational Education
Skills training, scholarships, and livelihood pathways
Residential Sanctuary
Elderly care, orphan support, and community refuge