ACTIVITIES & IMPACTS
Awareness Camps on Dairy Cooperative Society
- NESAFE conducted multiple awareness camps in villages across North Guwahati, North Madanpur, and North Mukalmuwa, Nalbari District.
- Impacts: Increased understanding of cooperative farming practices among farmers, fostering community collaboration and access to resources and markets, thereby enhancing socio-economic well-being.
Organic Farming Awareness Camps
- NESAFE organized awareness camps in Baksha District and Ramdiya Village, Nalbari District.
- Impacts: Empowered grassroot level farmers with knowledge on organic farming techniques, promoting eco-friendly practices, reducing chemical dependency, and enhancing environmental sustainability.
Marketing of Organically
Produced Vegetables
- NESAFE facilitated the marketing of organically produced vegetables in various residential areas including Oil India Colony, Zoo Road, and VIP Road in Guwahati.
- Impacts: Increased accessibility to healthy, pesticide-free produce, supported local farming communities, raised awareness about organic agriculture, and promoted sustainable consumption habits among consumers.
Construction of "Krishokor Bazar" Farmers Market
- NESAFE established a dedicated farmers market in the Guwahati Club area exclusively for organically produced fruits and vegetables.
- Impacts: Provided a centralized platform for farmers to showcase and sell their products, attracted health-conscious consumers, and fostered economic growth through direct marketing.
Facilitation of Grassroot Level Farmers' Participation
- NESAFE facilitated the participation of various grassroot level farmers’ groups from Kamrup Rural, Dhemaji, Baksha, and Goalpara districts in “Krishokor Bazar.”
- Impacts: Enhanced market access and exposure for farmers, promoted their products, empowered them economically, and encouraged the adoption of sustainable farming practices.
Initiative during COVID-19 Phase 2
- NESAFE built a lunch-only eatery targeting office goers and students, sourcing organically produced vegetables directly from farmers.
- Impacts: Provided healthy meal options, supported local agriculture during the pandemic, and created a symbiotic relationship between farmers and workers, fostering resilience and sustainability.