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OUR WORK

Building resilient communities through sustainable agriculture, watershed restoration, WASH, and livelihood development across rural Madhya Pradesh.

SIPA works across interconnected systems to strengthen natural resources, improve livelihoods, and support long term community resilience through participatory and locally driven approaches.

Water & Environment

Restoring ecosystems through community led water conservation

SIPA implements integrated watershed and natural resource management initiatives that improve groundwater recharge, conserve soil moisture, strengthen irrigation potential, and restore degraded landscapes. The work combines ecological restoration with community participation to support long term water security and environmental resilience.

  • 73,900+ farming households reached
  • 2,54,000+ acres under sustainable agriculture
  • 6,500+ farmers and rural youth trained
  • 200+ SHGs and multiple FPOs strengthened

Ongoing Projects

Empowering Communities & Sustainable Landscape

In collaboration with Harit Bharat Fund | 2024–2026

Advancing landscape restoration, watershed development, plantation, and sustainable livelihood initiatives across rural communities

Sustainable Agriculture Development

Climate resilient farming for stronger rural livelihoods

SIPA promotes sustainable and climate smart agriculture practices that improve soil health, strengthen water efficiency, reduce cultivation costs, and enhance farmer resilience. Through training, field demonstrations, and long term handholding, the organization supports farming systems that are productive, regenerative, and adaptable to climate variability.

  • 3,844+ hectares of farm bunding developed
  • 14+ lakh cubic meters of water storage created
  • 2,882+ hectares irrigation potential generated
  • 60,000+ saplings planted

Ongoing Projects

Climate Smart Water Management Program (RGM)

In collaboration with ITC Limited | 2024–2026

Supporting climate resilient agriculture and watershed integration through sustainable farming practices, efficient irrigation systems, and participatory water planning.

Sustainable Agriculture & Drought Proofing Program

In collaboration with ITC Limited | 2018–Ongoing

Strengthening drought resilience through sustainable agriculture, water conservation structures, plantation initiatives, and community based natural resource management.

Water for Agriculture

In collaboration with Azim Premji Foundation | 2025–2028

Improving agricultural water security through watershed interventions, irrigation support, groundwater recharge, and drinking water system strengthening.

IoT Based Agriculture

In collaboration with NABARD | 2026–2029

Introducing precision agriculture and IoT enabled irrigation systems to support data driven farming and efficient water use.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Strengthening safe water and sustainable sanitation systems

SIPA works with communities to improve access to safe drinking water, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene practices through community led systems and institutional strengthening. The focus is on sustainability, behavior change, and local ownership of WASH services.

  • 15,000+ households reached
  • 450 drinking water quality screenings conducted
  • 100 Village Water & Sanitation Committees strengthened
  • 50+ Jal Mitras developed
     

Ongoing Projects

Lighthouse Initiative – SBM

In collaboration with ITC Limited | 2025–2026

Promoting sustainable sanitation systems through behavior change communication, hygiene awareness, and institutional capacity building.

Inclusive Livelihoods & Community Leadership

Building resilient livelihoods through women led community action

SIPA strengthens rural livelihoods through women’s collectives, self help groups, entrepreneurship development, and community institutions. The organization promotes sustainable income opportunities, livestock based livelihoods, and local leadership models that support inclusive and community driven development.

  • 47,500+ households supported through livelihood initiatives
  • 6,350+ farmers and women entrepreneurs trained
  • 150 micro enterprises developed
  • 3,500+ households strengthened through goat based livelihoods

Ongoing Projects

SBI Gram Seva – Integrated Rural Development

In collaboration with SBI Foundation | 2025–2027

Supporting integrated rural development through livelihoods, WASH, infrastructure strengthening, health, education, and community development initiatives.