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Partners Launch Five-Year Regenerative Mustard Farming Initiative in Rajasthan
Four organizations have started a programme called Sarson Sankalp to help mustard farmers in Rajasthan.
It will work in Bundi, Tonk and Jhalawar districts.
The programme plans to involve 15,000 farmers in 2026-27 and grow to 40,000 by 2030-31.
It has a budget of ₹16 crore, with support from AWL’s CSR programme.
Farmers will get training and advice about their soil and crops.
Demonstration farms will let them see new farming methods in action.
The programme aims to encourage careful use of water and farm inputs, healthier soil and practices that support biodiversity.
The partners will also measure results to see how the practices work on farms.
SEA, AWL Agri Business, Solidaridad Network Asia and Bharatkhand Foundation launched the five-year Sarson Sankalp programme.
The initiative will operate in Bundi, Tonk and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan.
It aims to reach 15,000 active farmers in financial year 2026-27 and expand to 40,000 by 2030-31.
The programme has a total budget of ₹16 crore and is supported through AWL’s CSR programme.
Activities include farmer training, model farms, soil and crop advice, field extension, and measurement of farm-level outcomes.
- Who
- The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, AWL Agri Business Ltd, Solidaridad Network Asia Ltd and Bharatkhand Foundation.
- What
- They launched Sarson Sankalp, a five-year farmer-support programme for regenerative mustard farming.
- Where
- Bundi, Tonk and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan.
- When
- Published October 7, 2026; the programme is scheduled to begin in financial year 2026-27.
- Why
- To support regenerative mustard farming and improve soil health, resource efficiency, climate resilience and farm-level outcomes.
Programme proponents
Implementation considerations
Expected impact and scale
Programme proponents
The partners say the programme can improve soil health, resilience, resource efficiency and farmer outcomes, while contributing to oilseed self-reliance.
Implementation considerations
The article reports no opposing stakeholder position; it notes that results will depend on field execution and evidence generated to support wider adoption.
Key facts
- Programme
- Sarson Sankalp
- Duration
- Five years
- Districts
- Bundi, Tonk and Jhalawar, Rajasthan
- Initial target
- 15,000 active farmers in financial year 2026-27
- Expansion target
- 40,000 farmers by 2030-31
- Budget
- ₹16 crore
- Funding support
- AWL Agri Business Ltd’s corporate social responsibility programme
- Field implementation partner
- Bharatkhand Foundation
Quotes
Angshu Mallick
Executive Deputy Chairman of AWL Agri Business Ltd
“Through ‘Sarson Sankalp’, AWL’s CSR programme is investing in farmers, healthier soils and resilient agricultural communities. The partnership provides a long-term platform to demonstrate practical regenerative solutions and measure how they improve farm-level outcomes.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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