Building a regenerative future for rural India.
From a grassroots initiative in Sehore to a growing movement across Madhya Pradesh — here's who we are and how we got here.
An acronym that's also a mission statement.
India's rural economy still runs on the shoulders of small and marginal farmers. But rising cultivation costs, declining soil health and climate variability are making conventional farming harder to sustain.
NISARG Foundation was registered in 2020 as a Section-8 non-profit to respond to exactly this — by addressing Society, Economy and Environment together, rather than in isolation. We work on livelihoods, natural resource conservation, education and community participation, so that rural transformation is led by the communities it serves.
A dignified society where communities contribute towards a prosperous environment — ensuring harmony between human development and nature.
To promote sustainable rural development by strengthening livelihoods, empowering communities and conserving natural resources through environmentally responsible agriculture.
Building a movement for regenerative agriculture.
Foundation established
NISARG Foundation launches with a mission to transform agriculture through regenerative practices, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.
Grassroots engagement begins
First community initiatives launched, working with farmers and tribal communities to understand local challenges and co-create solutions for sustainable livelihoods.
Deepening impact and awareness
Programmes scale across regions with focus on farmer orientation, soil health restoration, and climate-resilient agriculture practices.
Change in Strategy
NISARG expands to new agricultural regions, bringing regenerative farming practices, soil testing initiatives, and organic farming programmes to more communities.
Active transformation and scaling
Running comprehensive farmer orientation programmes, soil testing labs, and organic farming initiatives across multiple regions with measurable impact on farmer incomes and environmental health.
Implementation Scale-Up
Scaling regenerative agriculture practices to reach 10 lakh farmers across India.
Dedicated leaders building a sustainable future.
Jeet Parmar
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Development professional with 18+ years of experience in natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, WASH, and rural livelihoods. Specializes in participatory planning, capacity-building for CSOs, Gram Panchayats, and FPOs. Previously led climate-resilient agriculture initiatives and women-led programs.
Dr. Vishal Nayak
Director
Results-driven development specialist with 20+ years in technical advisory, program implementation, and rigorous MEL frameworks. PhD in Sociology focused on vulnerable communities. Spearheaded nationwide technical assistance and quality assurance systems. Led livelihood portfolios for major international development organizations.
Core Team
Jyoti Mewada
Consultant
MBA, B.Sc.
6 years in WASH and Livelihood
Indrapal Mewada
Consultant
B.Sc. (Agriculture)
2 years in Agriculture
Deepak Malviya
Consultant
M.Sc. (Agriculture)
4 years in Agriculture and FPOs
Dharam Narvariya
Consultant
MSW (Master of Social Work)
8 years in WASH and Local Governance
Shilpa Thakur
Community Mobiliser
M.A. (Sociology)
Field Team - 2024
Sunita Solanki
Community Mobiliser
M.A. (Sociology)
Field Team - 2024
What drives our team
Farmer-First Approach
Every decision centers on farmer needs and sustainable livelihoods
Holistic Impact
Balancing society, environment, and economic growth
Community Led
Co-creating solutions with local communities
Intervention Area
NISARG Foundation works across Madhya Pradesh through two complementary models — intensive deep-engagement in our home district, and broad-reach programmes across seven more districts.
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Intensive Intervention
Deep, long-term engagement
Extensive Intervention
Broad-reach programmes
Other Districts
No current intervention