livelihoods
Empowering livelihoods, uplifting rural families
The economic security program of Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation
The Livelihoods Program
Desh Bandhu Jan Utkarsh Pariyojna
Launched
1988
Implemented in
5,431 villages across 8 states
Vision
Remove obstacles that limit rural livelihood opportunities and income growth
Outcomes
Improved farm productivity
Natural resources restored
Reduced migration
Diversified incomes
Strengthened community collectives
Strengthened food security
Program objectives
01
Agro-horticulture
Strengtheni ng green livelihoods and ecological resilience around worksite communities
Training farmers in soil health, seed selection, pest management, and climate resilience.
Conducting demonstration plots, field schools, and regular advisory visits that lead to measurable gains.
Supporting improved breed quality, vaccination drives, fodder planning, and better market access.
35,620
goat-rearing units supported, benefiting 14,981 families
7,342
cattle induction for dairy development
49,244
MMV camps conducted, serving as accessible healthcare hubs
784,763
hectares of cotton cultivation covered
02
Natural resource management
Restoring rural ecology - water and soil
Making cultivation viable even in drought-prone areas through revived farmland and groundwater recharge
Developing watershed, soil conservation, and water-harvesting structures for long-term impact
Ensuring community participation in planning and execution, leading to shared maintenance and benefits.
4,875
goat-rearing units supported, benefiting 14,981 families
1,412
cattle induction for dairy development
910,481
individuals benefited from vegetable cultivation
6,586
hectares of cotton cultivation covered
03
Community-based collectives
Sustained rural progress that outlasts project timelines
Helping farmers improve their livelihoods and contribute to carbon sequestration.
Enabling families & groups to access credit, improve incomes, build local leadership and strengthening market linkages.
Specific focus on women’s collectives - for financial decisions, micro-enterprises, and negotiating better prices for produce.
96,558
women empowered through 8,311 SHGs
647
joined liability groups with credit linkages of ₹657L
22,930
farmers benefiting from 48 FPOs
6,586
farmers supported through the Wadi program
able: enhancing farmer incomes in alwar and dhule
ABLE: A flagship program that brings together multiple livelihood interventions under one income-focused framework.
LHWRF launched the Agriculture-Based Livelihood Empowerment (ABLE) in 2024 with the aim of enhancing average annual farmer income by at least 25% through climate-resilient, technology-enabled practices. It targets 20,000 small and marginal farmers across Alwar (Rajasthan) and Dhule (Maharashtra).
The program combines many of the Foundation’s focus areas and has specific income-oriented outcomes. These include agricultural productivity enhancement, technology adoption, livestock health management, market linkage strengthening via FPOs, soil health improvement and water use efficiency. The program places equal emphasis on capacity building and collective action so families can secure more stable, long-term economic growth.
the pillars
1
Need-based
community assessments
Understanding needs, resources, and farmer priorities - first and foremost.
2
Demonstration plots
& field schools
Showing practical, high-impact, long-term techniques.
3
Market-linked skills
& FPO strengthening
Training producers, building FPO capacity, and strengthening market linkages.
4
Community ownership & shared governance
Enabling decision co-ownership through village committees, SHGs, and FPOs.
5
Climate resilience &
natural resource restoration
Emphasising long-term resilience, reduced risk, and sustainable yields.
6
Continuous on-ground
advisory support
Conducting field visits, troubleshooting, and season-specific guidance.
case studies
Real stories of rural transformation
Reviving farmland
& fortunes
We enabled a family to overcome reliance on moneylenders and low yields through irrigation, cultivation techniques and market facilitation.
Strengthening farmer resilience in Bhiwapur
The WADI approach turned once-barren land into thriving orchards - through training, water structures, and market access.
Transforming a small farm
into family livelihood
Sangeeta steadily grew her small farm into a reliable source of income building a stable livelihood for her family.
Partners in Lives
Partners
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