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A Trusted Implementation Partner for CSR & Government Programs

Sushila Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Development (SFARD) is a professionally governed, grassroots-rooted development organization working to strengthen rural economies through agriculture, livelihoods, skills, and community institutions.

25+
Projects Delivered
7000+
Community Members Reached
15+
States of Operation

Why we deliver

Our Implementation Strength

Multi-sector Experience
Agriculture, livelihoods, skills, fisheries, and natural resource management — deep expertise across interconnected rural development domains.
Strong Field Presence
Trained program and community teams across multiple states, enabling on-ground delivery at scale with accountability.
Proven Track Record
Experienced in managing CSR-funded and government-supported projects with measurable outcomes and stakeholder confidence.
Robust Systems
End-to-end planning, monitoring, documentation, and reporting systems that keep partners informed and programs on track.

CSR Alignment

Why CSR Partners Choose SFARD

  • Strong alignment with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Ability to implement end-to-end programs — from design to execution
  • Transparent governance, financial discipline, and compliance
  • Deep grassroots connect with professional delivery standards
  • Flexibility to co-create customized CSR programs

Where we work

Core Program Areas

Our programs are designed for end-to-end delivery — from community mobilization to outcome measurement — across four intersecting development domains.

Sustainable Agriculture & FPO Development
Formation and strengthening of FPOs/FPCs, crop productivity enhancement, value addition, and market linkage to improve farmer incomes.
Livelihoods, Skills & Education
Skill development, youth and women-focused livelihood pathways, and placement support that connects communities to economic opportunity.
Fisheries & Allied Activities
Fish cooperative societies, Makhana-cum-fish farming models, and technical assistance for sustainable aquaculture livelihoods.
Natural Resource & Water Management
Family drip irrigation systems, climate-resilient and resource-efficient practices for sustainable rural agriculture.

Our commitment

Governance & Transparency

We operate with the highest standards of transparency. Registered and compliant non-profit, independent Governing Board, statutory audits, clear HR and financial control policies.

Partners & Empanelments

Government departments, development banks and institutions SFARD is empanelled with or implements programmes for.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NABARD
National Cooperative Development Corporation
NCDC
North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation
NERAMAC
North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society
NERCORMS
North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach
NECTAR
State Institute for Management of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh
SIMA
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Ministry of DoNER
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
MSDE
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
PMKVY
Assam Agroforestry Development Board
AADB
The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.
Assam Co-operative Apex Bank
Public Health Engineering Department, Assam
PHED Assam
Government of Jharkhand
Government of Jharkhand
Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation
BRLF
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
FSSAI
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
APEDA
Food Safety Training & Certification
FoSTaC
Agriculture Skill Council of India
ASCI
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Ministry of Textiles
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles
DC (Handicrafts)
Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd.
MAHAPREIT
Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
AIDC
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
NYKS
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin
PMAY-G
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati
IIE Guwahati
Health Department, Government of Bihar
Health Dept, Bihar
Manipur Skill Development Society
MSSD
Agriculture Department, Government of Uttarakhand
Agriculture Dept, Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Pey Jal Nigam
Uttarakhand Pey Jal Nigam
Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan
Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan
Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Assam
P&RD Assam
Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of Jharkhand
School Education, Jharkhand
Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen
Swachh Bharat Mission
Jharkhand State Mid Day Meal Authority
Mid Day Meal Scheme
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
KVK
District Legal Services Authority, Assam
DLSA
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
KVIC
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam
AH&VD Assam
PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
PMFME
Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
Government of West Bengal
Institute for Sustainable Development and Governance Research Foundation
ISDG
Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited
AEGCL

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