Building self reliant communities through people led sustainable development

SIPA (Samarth in Participatory Action) works with rural and urban communities to strengthen local institutions, improve livelihoods, and advance water, sanitation, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

Supported by partners across government, civil society, and development institutions

WHO WE ARE

We empower poor and marginalised communities to create resilient and
sustainable futures

SIPA strengthens water security, promotes sustainable agriculture, restores regenerative ecosystems, and creates resilient livelihood opportunities that improve everyday lives.

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WE BELIEVE

Lasting change happens when
communities lead their own development.

FOCUS AREAS

Integrated solutions for sustainable communities

Our work connects natural resource management, agriculture, livelihoods, WASH and institutional development.

Water & Environment

Restoring ecosystems and conserving water through integrated watershed development, groundwater recharge, soil conservation, and community led natural resource management.

Sustainable Agriculture Development

Promoting climate resilient farming through sustainable practices, improved soil health, farmer training, and regenerative agriculture that strengthens incomes and long term agricultural resilience.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene through community driven systems, behaviour change, and stronger local institutions that ensure long term sustainability.

Inclusive Livelihoods & Community Leadership

Strengthening livelihoods and women’s leadership through self help groups, farmer collectives, skill development, and community institutions that drive inclusive and accountable local development.

IMPACT IN NUMBERS

What impact do we have?

Empowering communities through sustainable development and inclusive participation across Madhya Pradesh.

16+ Lakh m³

Water Storage Capacity Created

Supporting long term water security through watershed and conservation interventions.

3696+ ha

Irrigation Potential Created

Expanding access to irrigation for improved agricultural resilience and productivity.

664+ ha

Plantation & Landscape Restoration

With over 60,000 saplings planted to strengthen local ecosystems.

1,38000+

Households reached

Supporting safe drinking water access through community led WASH systems.

20,600+

Livelihoods Supported

Across sustainable agriculture, community institutions, and rural development programmes.

13,500+

Goat Based Livelihoods Strengthened

Empowering rural families through women led and community based livelihood models.

STORIES OF CHANGE

Real stories of resilience, leadership, and transformation

Door-to-Door Waste Collection

Door-to-door waste collection has encouraged cleaner surroundings and improved waste management Practices across the 5 villageas...

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Vegetable Farming System

Mahesh Mavi, a small farmer from Alirajpur, transformed his rainfed field by adopting a Two-Tier..

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Solar Street Lights

Solar street lights have transformed dark village streets into safer public spaces, enabling women, Children, and..

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