National Agro Foundation

Founder: Mr.C. Subramaniam (Bharat Ratna Awardee)

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Welcome to National Agro Foundation

National Agro Foundation (NAF) was set up as a Public Charitable Trust in 2000 by Mr. C Subramaniam, (Architect of India's Green Revolution and Bharat Ratna Awardee) to usher in rural revolution with special focus on agriculture and small and marginal farmers as well as to bring about inclusive growth. Having been the architect of India's Green Revolution with a "Seed to Grain" approach,
Mr. C. Subramaniam envisioned NAF for economic and social development of farmers with a "Soil to Market" approach on a sustainable basis.

Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, Former President of India succeeded
Mr. C. Subramaniam and guided NAF as the Chairman of its Governing Council till he became the President of India.

Important Days

  • 04
  • March

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

  • 08
  • March

International Women's Day

  • 15
  • March

World Consumer Rights Day

  • 21
  • March

World Forestry Day

  • 22
  • March

World Water Day

  • 23
  • March

World Meteorological Day

4E Strategy

Education

NAF has developed need based demand-driven training and capacity development programmes with new modalities and technologies, providing opportunities for rural people and creating a culture of “sustainability” by bringing behavioral transformation among the farming and rural community. This will not only increase farmers’ ability to test, try and adopt new technologies in agriculture but will also improve employability and livelihood opportunities, reduce poverty, enhance productivity, ensure agricultural sustainability and bring rural prosperity.

Environment

Watershed development is being undertaken by NAF to prevent the loss of soil and water and to conserve and sustain the natural resources, in several parts of the country. The basic essence of watershed is not only the conservation of natural resources but also the accrued benefits derived out of ground water increase, cropping intensity and improvement in farm productivity.

Economy

Over the years the agri sector has seen a shift in focus from mere sustenance to market oriented and business development approach, while farmers continue to struggle due to the vagaries of nature, poor market linkages, deteriorating soil fertility and other issues making farming an unprofitable venture for majority of the farmers in India. This shift in approach from “Agri – Culture” to “Agri – Business” also augers well with the economic performance of agriculture sector in India.

Empowerment

NAF firmly believes that rural prosperity can be achieved through effective participation of rural people and rural communities in the management of their own social, economic and environmental needs. Empowerment can be achieved only trough active engagement of stakeholders and user community and creating opportunities for their self reliance

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KEY Achievements

Environment

Agriculture & Allied Services

Water Resource Management

Renewable Energy

Economy

Agri-Business and Livelihood Promotion

Education and Empowerment

Training & Capacity Building

Research and Testing Services

Rural Education

Milestone Achievements

2000

NAF registered as a Public Charitable Trust

State-of-the-art Soil Testing Laboratory commissioned with support from TIFAC, DST, Govt. of India

2001

First computer based Adult Literacy Program launched at Chunampet village in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

First Cattle Development Centre at Gummidipoondi inaugurated

First Demonstration Farm set up at Karumbakkam village - yield of Maize improved by 150%

2002

Collaboration with Anna University for JointResearch Program

2003

Formation of first self help group facilitated by NAF

2004

NAF Center for Rural Development (CFRD) - a Comprehensive Training Center Complex for Agriculture and Rural Development inaugurated

2005

NAF Research and Development Centre inaugurated

2006

President of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam visited NAF Research & Development Centre

2008

NAF Food Microbiology Laboratory established

2009

NAF - IGNOU Community college registered and inaugurated

2010

NAF recognized as Nodal Training Institute for training for agriculture graduates and diploma holders under Agri Clinic and Agri Business Center (ACABC) scheme of Govt. of India and program launched

NABARD - NAF FTTF project on 'Farm Productivity Improvement' launched

2012

NAF reaches out to the rural communities in Andhra Pradesh

NAF recognized as Resource Institution for conducting residential training program for office bearers of Panchayat Level Federation (PLF) by Tamil Nadu State Non Governmental Organizations and Volunteer Resource Centre (TNVRC) supported by Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, GoTN.

Sirunagar Farmers Club promoted and nurtured by NAF receives the coveted State Level Best Farmers Club Award from NABARD

2013

NAF joined hands with Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU) for Agriculture Development Initiatives

NAF empanelled as Charity Partner by BNY Mellon

2014

NAF empanelled with National CSR Hub coordinated by Tata Institute of Social Sciences

NAF Laboratory Services Division granted accreditation for soil, food and water testing; as per ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard by National Accreditation Board for testing and calibration Laboratories (NABL), GoI

NAF R & D Centre empanelled by IGNOU as a Program Study Centre (PSC) for for PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management program

2015

NAF's First CSR project on Integrated Community Development Program launched in Coimbatore under support from Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

NAF empanelled as Resource Institution by SFAC and NABARD for promoting and nurturing Farmers Producer Organizations (FPO)

CSR project on Watershed and Natural Resource Management program commenced in Odisha state supported by AVH Chemicals Private Limited

2016

NAF commenced its operation in Maharashtra

2017

NAF's initiatives started in Uttar Pradesh as knowledge partner to HCL Foundation

NAF received its award of appreciation from Mr Bill Gates for its innovative digital platform KANCHI in Global AgriTech Pitch Competition

2018

NAF received Runner Up award from MCCI for its project on Flood Rehabilitation in Tamilnadu.

KANCHI Digital Platform formally launched by Hon'ble Governor of Tamilnadu

NAF's Nugumbal Watershed awarded the first prize by NABARD as Best Watershed

NAF commenced its operations in Haryana, Karnataka and Telengana states

NAF empanelled as Training Partner with FSSAI under FoSTaC program

2019

The Best Watershed Award by NABARD was awarded to Kotteri and Kuppachiparai watershed of NAF

2020

In emergency COVID 19 response, NAF with support from its corporate partners was able to reach out to over 3890 families and over 76500 individuals by providing relief in the form of medicines, essential items, food through community kitchens across all its working areas in India

Sustained Supply Chain Management and Benefit to FPO farmers during COVID 19, benefitting 347 farmers and 5264 rural customers

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Awards and Recognition

Testimonials

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National Agro Foundation is a Public Charitable Trust founded in year 2000 by a visionary statesman and Bharat Ratna awardee,
Mr. C. Subramaniam, known as the Architect of India’s Green Revolution.

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