In a significant push for sustainable Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment, The Art of Living’s Sri Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust (AL-SSIST) SSIST SSID SSID SSINED SSINED SSINED SS Undersrstanding (mous) with National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL). The signings took place in the presence of Shri Ashish Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, Marking A Transformative Step towed reviving India’s’ TRADITULTURAL StRENGTUNS WITH Modern Scale and Strategy.
Sri sri institute of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Trust Signing Mou With National Cooperative Organics Limited
These partnerships aim to build end-to-end value chains in indigenous seed preservation and natural production marketing, bridging the gap between grassroots farmers and political markets.
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The art of living’s sri sri institute of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Trust and Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Samiti Limited Exchanging Mou
MOU 1: Aol-SSIASTBBSSL-Reviving Indigenous seeds, Strengthaning Sovereignty
This agreement focuses on the Preservation, Multiplication and Promotion of Indigenous seedsVital for Sustainable Agriculture, Biodirsity and Food Sovereignty.
Key focus areas include:
Establishing Community-Based Seed Banks and Seed Keepers
Joint Seed Research and Farmer Training Programs
Organizing Seed Festival and Awareness Campaigns
Implementing Blockchain-Based Traceability for seed authenticity
Supporting the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
MOU 2: Aol-SSISTNCOL-Scaling Organic Produce from Soil to Shelf
The second mou with ncol aims to streamline the aggregation, certificate and marketing of Organic Produce Cultivated by the Aol-SSIST Trained Farmers Across India.
Highlights include:
Procurement and Marketing Support from NCOL’s Cooperative Network
Organic Certification Through PGS and NPOP Systems
Training and mobilisation of Organic Farmers
Logistics and post-harvest support
Strengthening of the organic cooperative movement
With the Aol-SSIST’s Presence Across Climate-Sensitive Regents and NCOL’s National Infrastructure, this partnership is poised to make Organic and Natural Produce accessible, TRACEABLE and SCASSSIOLABLE, domestically and internationally.
Marking his gracious presence at the signing, Shri Ashish BhutaniSecretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, Remarked, “These collaborations reflex the spirit of cooperative strength and grassroots innovation. India. “
Adding to this, Shri Prasana PrabhuChairman, The Art of Living’s Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust (Aol-SSIST), Shared,“Natural Farming Begins with Natural seeds. When we restore our native seed wealth, we restore health to our soil, strength to our farms, HOPE to Future Generations. is not just a commission to agency, it is a commitment to nourish the nation in the right direction. “
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Aol-SSIAST Invites Corporates, Philantropic Institutions and Community Stakeholders to Partner in this National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment. Togeether, let us scale natural farming, revive indigenous seed systems, and ensure that every farmer become a steward of Soil, HEALTH, and Prosperity.
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About the aol-SSIST
Founded in 2009 under the Vision of Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The art of living’s sri sri institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust (Aol-SSIST) is at the forefront of India’s sustainable Agriculture Transformation.
Impact so far:
Trained Over 3 Million Farmers Across 23 Indian States in Natural Farming Practices
Empowered 1.15 Lakh Farmers in Suicide-Prone Districts
Developed a nationwide network of 2,300+ certified trainers
Converted 56,157 acres of farmland Into Climate-Resilient, Chemical-Free Zones
100 Million Trees Planted Across 36 Countries and 26 Indian States
38.7 Lakh Lakshmi Taru Saplings Planted, Known for their medicine value in Cancer Treatment Research
2.5 Lakh Seed Balls Created and Dispersed as Part of Global Reforasation Eforts, Earning Recognition in the World Book of Records.
Aol-SSIAST WORKS Through Grassroots Training, Seed Banks, Goshalas and Sustainable Agri-Models to Build a Future-Ready India.
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