Climate change and technological progress are reshaping India’s smallholder agriculture. A recent report from the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) reflects growing yield losses (6–25% for wheat, 3–15% for rice by 2050), especially for rain-fed crops in semi-arid areas. Meanwhile, schemes like PMKUSUM are scaling solar irrigation across millions of farms, offering both energy and income benefits through subsidized solar pumps. Yet, adoption hurdles persist, and farmers still lack awareness, digital access, or the human support needed to navigate these tools.

Following the formal announcement of Phase II of the ABF Rural Livelihood Project in April 2025, AEGF, in partnership with Axis Bank Foundation, commenced this next chapter with an energizing Kick-Off Workshop in Panchmarhi, Madhya Pradesh.  

As part of a heartfelt Labour Day initiative, a team from the Odisha of SFI and AEGF demonstrated extraordinary community spirit amidst intense summer heat on May 1, 2025.

In a heartwarming act of community service, AEGF team members came forward to donate blood during a camp organized by DCM Shriram Foundation on May 13, 2025.  

Building on the foundation laid in earlier months, the Crop Diversification Project (CDP), a collaborative initiative with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, continued to empower farmers by enhancing their capacities, introducing high-value crops, and enabling stronger market linkages.