Jalpaiguri Vivekananda Education Society (JVES)

Organic farming & sustainable agriculture

JVES champions sustainable agriculture, facilitating organic farming projects with certifications like PGS India certification, India NPOP, USDA NOP etc.. We tend to provide end-to-end solutions in Organic & Sustainable farm practices. Our objective is to harmonize farming practices by developing a mother-and-child relationship of care and nurture with the farming community and our environment.

JVES is an NGO that promotes Sustainable and Organic Farming.

We are a facilitating agency for organic farming projects with NCO&NF and APEDA.
We promote sustainable practices in agriculture and water resources for food security, biodiversity protection, and economic development.
We educate and train farmers on sustainable farming methods that improve soil health, reduce chemical inputs, and enhance biodiversity.
We provide farmers with organic fertilizers and seeds and help them get organic certifications such as PGS INDIA CERT, INDIA NPOP, USDA NOP, COR etc.
We implement a complete traceability system in multiple crops and agro-climatic conditions and provide end-to-end services for the farmer/growers/planters and Govt. departments.
We develop in-house Control systems and SOPs for farmers and learn from their indigenous knowledge of biological management of pests and diseases.
We believe that organic farming is a way of life in harmony with nature and certifications are tools for assuring consumers that the product is genuine.

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Water conservation & sustainable approach

JVES prioritizes water conservation, addressing global challenges through sustainable initiatives. Our focus includes prevention of water contamination, pollution control, education, and fostering a conservation approach towards WASH(Water Sanitation & Hygiene). A holistic approach towards Organic farming includes WASH as a foundational requirement towards its successful implementation.

Globally, 2 billion people (26% of the population) do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion (46%) lack access to safely managed sanitation, according to the report, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water and released at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. At the UN Water Conference 2023, India made two significant commitments: investing $240 billion in the water sector and taking measures to restore the groundwater level. India pledged $50 billion to enhance rural drinking water services through the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Climate change, increasing water scarcity, population growth, demographic changes, pollution, increased use of Fertilizers & chemicals in farming and urbanization already pose challenges for water supply systems and have already achieved critical conditions in a few places. Having access to clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene practices is crucial to ensure good health and well-being. Not only does safe WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) foster better health, but it also enhances the quality of life, promotes education, and empowers individuals. Moreover, safe WASH practices promote community resilience, resulting in a healthy and livable environment for all.

As a major sustainable goal of JVES and allied stakeholders, we are working to create a positive impact through various projects & awareness campaigns towards sustainable water management, pollution control, education and adoption towards a conservation approach to the life source for all.

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Sustainable agriculture skill development & training

JVES leads the adoption of Sustainable Agriculture through training, bridging the gap between information & skills by imparting training. We offer structured courses to empower farmers to adopt better practices, including organic farming and IoT in Agriculture & allied sectors. Join us to thrive in the evolving agricultural landscape, ensuring food safety, environmental protection, and economic growth.

One of the main reasons why skills are more important than degrees is because they are directly applicable to the job at hand. A candidate with a degree may have a broad understanding of a subject, but without the specific skills needed to perform the job, they may struggle to succeed in the role. Every sector requires skilling and upskilling as with the advancement of technology and challenges posed by rapid changes, people need to adapt to survive/thrive for which learning tools for skilling have become a necessity.

The agriculture and allied sectors are experiencing a significant transformation in the way farming is done. The sector is shifting towards sustainable and organic farming practices that promote food safety, environmental protection, and economic growth. This transformation is also being supported by agri-digitization, farmer training, and complete traceability through IoT and transparency tools.

For small & marginal farmers to adapt to the changing needs becomes a challenge, where it is essential to provide technical support, training and exposure to better practices in a structured and organized manner. JVES is a registered Training Provider with Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) and also under National Skill Devt. Corporation (NSDC) and have imparted various agriculture skills and upskilling courses since 2018 onwards.

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Agri-clinics & technical assistanceg

JVES pioneers agri-tech integration, empowering farmers with market access and transparency. We bridge the gap, disseminate knowledge, and promote mass adoption of technologies for simpler, sustainable farming. Through strategic partnerships and projects, we are trying to bring scientific and analytical tools/technologies at the grassroots level whereby farmers can make informed decisions for their plant protection & nutritional needs.

All these new-age technologies or services are disruptors and help the common people/farmers connect to the market and also a consumer knows what he/she is buying at the end of the day. Unlike the existing process of agri marketing, these tools help to minimize cost, reduce intermediaries, help towards lessening carbon footprints and also towards carbon sequestration and most importantly create transparency.

Farmers are not accustomed to these words and usually, they are very skeptical of Change. We at JVES help to minimize this gap and help disseminate the correct information to the farmers, train them for its adaptability and help towards mass usage of such simple tools to make life easier for them.

When we secure a project from our funding agencies or govt. departments, we try to integrate technology with help from their developers at minimal cost for such projects at times, even if the funds are not there for such integration. The bigger the project, the better the delivery of such tools.

Our major projects are Cluster e.g. UPSRLM – an organic cluster project that has over 20,400 mahila kisan, CBBO we are managing over 47 FPOs across 2 States (Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal), which helps us to access thousands of farmers and their linkages. Though these projects never asked for such interventions, managing the huge number of farmers and multiple challenges required the adoption of technology which became a necessity. The differentiator is we are trying to bring parity towards all our projects with the primary goal of sustainability and improving the livelihood of the farmers by using informed technology/solutions.

Carbon Sequestration models need proper adaptation and whether such models can be rolled out in large numbers across multiple agro-climatic zones and amongst different cultural practices, is the challenge that JVES is helping to mitigate. Unlike many projects, JVES is trying to bring clinical support at the field level wherein proper data can be captured on how the project can achieve its desired carbon sequestration goals systematically.

We at JVES work with universities and various Organic input companies to create a better tomorrow. Folk varieties of crops, GI Crops tagging and traceability, Organic farming approach and methodologies, Regenerative Agriculture, Certification systems, working on carbon sequestration models and helping farmers adapt to these challenges to help impact their livelihood and economic well-being are what we are implementing.

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Policy advocacy

JVES advocates for sustainable agriculture through policy influence. We collaborate with industry bodies and policymakers, promoting organic farming practices / sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient policies for our farmers. Our focus is on aligning policies for better livelihoods and addressing climate challenges with nature-centric solutions wherein the small & marginal farmer's interests are protected as well.

Social Enterprises such as ours need to participate with Industry bodies like CII,FICCI , ASSOCHAM etc. to provide them with a parallel thought process that helps them to align in the right direction towards advising Government and Policymaking bodies. Rarely do social enterprises interact with trade bodies considering them to be serving the interest of the corporations but in our view, Companies are increasingly looking towards social enterprises to address various challenges that they face. In doing so, JVES is trying to bridge three ways by advocating policies for the betterment of the Farmers, advocating policies that help align towards a social responsibility of the corporations and helping to frame better Govt. policies in a collective way.

JVES's primary objectives lie in providing better sustenance and creating a positive livelihood impact for the farmers of the nation using sustainable agricultural interventions. We have been able to reason with public officials towards the adoption of organic inputs in large-scale govt. policies that have not only helped farmers learn about them but also helped the Organic input industry access large markets making them viable business ventures.

Simultaneously, considering the various certification norms in organic farming and newer standards and policies related to the detection of residue in crops, many organic growers remain unaware of the changes that lead to the rejection of their farm products in the market. As advocacy platforms we at JVES, not only make the growers aware of the changing norms but also reason with policymakers on behalf of the growers on the new standards and their implications and how best we can adapt to the challenges.

Our agroclimatic conditions have changed dramatically in the last decade and made many crops challenging to grow. Modern solutions are available in terms of protected cultivation, hydroponics, vertical farming, Agri IoT, drone usage etc. but in the end, we cannot intervene at a mass scale to overcome the challenges of climate change using such ways. We have to work with nature and keep her needs a priority if we want to grow crops for generations in our soil. Our efforts with policymakers are to make them understand the need of the hour and for future generations to benefit from such interventions.

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Market linkages & collaborations

JVES fosters market linkages and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including government and private institutions which helps to retain maximum value at the farm level. Our journey involves partnering with visionaries, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to achieve shared sustainable objectives. Together, we drive impactful initiatives, adding value to each other's profiles and advancing towards our collective goals. The journey towards our vision and mission brought us to many realities and helped us meet many thinkers, developers, leaders, great personalities, authors, entrepreneurs, politicians and bureaucrats. Many have helped us to be what we are today and also provided us with the right advice and support from time to time. Some of these are path-breaking ideas that we have not only adopted but have collaborated with these institutions to help them reach the masses.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

At JVES, our mission transcends to not only implement projects under the government scope of work but we are driven by a profound commitment to uplift rural communities and foster sustainable agricultural practices for wider beneficiaries not covered under government. scope. As an NGO deeply rooted in the ethos of social responsibility, we embark on a new journey to forge alliances with companies / Institutions for their CSR endeavours. This initiative embodies our unwavering dedication to creating meaningful change and nurturing inclusive growth in the heartlands of India.

Why Choose JVES for Your CSR Initiatives?

Empowering Rural Livelihoods: JVES has a rich legacy of empowering farmers and rural communities through a diverse array of initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, improving livelihoods, and fostering economic resilience.
Rural Agricultural Education Our organization is at the forefront of rural agricultural education, with pioneering programs that impart essential knowledge and skills to farmers, enabling them to adopt sustainable farming practices and achieve greater self-sufficiency.
Nobel Initiatives in Sustainable Agriculture: JVES spearheads noble initiatives in sustainable agriculture, advocating for environmentally friendly farming methods, promoting organic farming practices, and championing biodiversity conservation.
Community-Centric Approach: We place utmost importance on engaging with communities and stakeholders at every stage of our projects, ensuring that our interventions are tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.
Holistic Impact Assessment: JVES conducts rigorous impact assessments to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impact of its initiatives, ensuring accountability and transparency in all our endeavours.

How JVES Drives Sustainable Development

Farmers' Livelihood Improvement: Through targeted interventions and capacity-building programs, JVES empowers farmers with the knowledge, resources, and tools they need to enhance their livelihoods, increase agricultural productivity and improve market access.
Rural Agricultural Education Initiative:Our comprehensive educational initiatives equip farmers with the latest agricultural practices, technological innovations, and market insights, enabling them to make informed decisions and adapt to changing agricultural landscapes.
Women's Empowerment: We prioritize women's empowerment and gender equality in all our projects, providing women farmers with access to training, resources, and opportunities to participate actively in agricultural value chains and peer appraisal systems.
Community Resilience Building: By building resilient communities and fostering social cohesion, JVES contributes to the overall well-being and prosperity of rural areas, paving the way for sustainable development and inclusive growth.

We seek CSR projects on

1. Apiary (Bee farming)
2. Water Health & Sanitation (WASH)
3. Greenhouse Gas Emission Management
4. Carbon Sequestration
5. Livelihood impact project for the Women Farmers
6. Sustainable Farming & Organic farming project
7. Skill Development & Training Project
8. Waste Management project impacting rural livelihood
9. … and others.

Partner with JVES for Lasting Impact

If your organization shares our vision of creating thriving, resilient communities and promoting sustainable development, we invite you to join hands with us on your CSR initiatives. Together we can catalyze positive change, empower marginalized communities, and build a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

For partnership inquiries, please reach out to us at rds@jves.org or call +91-9831587280 Note: Contact details are provided solely for partnership inquiries related to CSR collaborations.

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Organic farming & sustainable agriculture

Water conservation & sustainable approach

Sustainable agriculture skill development & training

Agri-clinics & technical assistance

Policy advocacy

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