Empowering Rural Communities
About SFARD
Transforming Rural India Since 2014
SFARD (Sushila Foundation for Agricultural & Rural Development) is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering rural communities across India. We work at the grassroots level to create sustainable change through innovative agricultural practices, skill development programs, and comprehensive community support systems.
Our Impact Story
Transforming lives through sustainable development and community empowerment across rural India.
Our Journey
A Decade of Transformative Impact
From humble beginnings to national recognition, discover the milestones that shaped our mission.
Society registered in Ranchi, Jharkhand
Implementing Support Agency, Jal Jeevan Mission
CBBO for FPO formation with NERAMAC
Krishak Pathshala & Birsa Gram, Jharkhand
NABARD FSPF drip irrigation & makhana projects
15 FPOs under NCDC; 51 FPOs supported overall
Our Vision
Goals & Objectives
Agricultural Development
Promoting sustainable farming practices across 50+ districts, increasing farmer income by 40% through modern techniques, and establishing 100+ farmer producer organizations for collective growth and prosperity.
Skill Development
Training 10,000+ youth annually in employable skills, achieving 80% placement rate for trained candidates, and establishing skill centers in 25+ locations to bridge the rural-urban employment gap.
Women Empowerment
Creating 5,000+ women entrepreneurs by 2025, establishing 200+ self-help groups, and providing financial literacy to 15,000+ women to foster economic independence and leadership.
Community Development
Improving healthcare access in 100+ villages, enhancing education infrastructure in rural areas, and promoting environmental conservation initiatives for sustainable community growth.
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Values
The core principles that guide our work and define our commitment to rural development.
To empower rural communities through sustainable agricultural practices, skill development, and comprehensive support systems that create lasting positive change.
A prosperous rural India where every community has access to sustainable livelihoods, modern agricultural techniques, and opportunities for growth.
Integrity, sustainability, community participation, innovation, and transparency guide everything we do in our mission to transform rural lives.
Governing Body
The People Behind Our Mission
SFARD is governed by a seven-member governing body and run by a 147-strong team of experts, supervisors, field staff and volunteers.
Bhabesh Das
President
Master of Social Work
Nitu Das
Vice-President
Post-graduate in Biotechnology
Jitendra Kumar Singh
General Secretary
MBA in Agri Business
Sanjay Kumar
Treasurer
B.Tech
Anita Jha
Member
Graduate
Manish Kumar
Member
PG Diploma in Rural Management
Abhishek Anand
Member
PG Diploma in Rural Management
Our Workforce
Transparency
Our Commitment to Accountability
We believe in complete transparency and accountability in all our operations and programs.
Comprehensive annual reports detailing our programs, impact, and financial statements.
Download ReportsAudited financial statements and fund utilization reports for complete transparency.
View FinancialsOur organizational policies, guidelines, and governance framework documents.
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