MITRA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing inclusive, equitable and sustainable social development.
The Foundation works with communities, institutions, donors, CSR partners, government agencies and other stakeholders to design and implement practical, evidence-based interventions that create measurable and lasting social and economic impact.
MITRA focuses particularly on vulnerable women, marginal and small farmers, persons with disabilities and underserved communities.
The Foundation aims to connect grassroots communities with knowledge, skills, finance, technology, institutions and opportunities to create sustainable livelihoods and resilient communities.
FPOs, organic farming, soil health, market linkages and climate-resilient agriculture practices.
45,000+ SHGs mobilized; women at the forefront of governance, enterprise and decision-making.
Rigorous monitoring, third-party evaluation, and impact documentation for all programs.
Six interconnected program areas that together create lasting, holistic impact in rural communities.
Supporting 350,000+ smallholder farmers with modern agri-techniques, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), organic cultivation, soil health management, and market linkage for better income.
Learn MoreMobilizing women through 45,000+ Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), enabling financial inclusion, leadership development, and enterprise promotion for rural women.
Learn MoreImplementing watershed development, check dam construction, WASH programs, and rainwater harvesting in water-stressed regions to ensure year-round water security for communities.
Learn MoreProviding market-linked vocational training to 120,000+ youth in trades like construction, electronics, tailoring, and IT — aligned with PMKVY and industry demand for sustainable employment.
Learn MoreRunning bridge schools, digital literacy camps, and scholarship programs to bring quality education to first-generation learners in rural and tribal districts across India.
Learn MoreDelivering financial literacy modules to 500,000+ households — covering savings, credit, insurance, and digital banking — to build economic resilience in underserved communities.
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A glimpse into some of our most transformative on-ground initiatives.
Agriculture
Mobilized 12 Farmer Producer Organizations across cotton-growing districts of Vidarbha, enabling collective bargaining and direct market access for 18,000 farmers, increasing incomes by 35%.
Women
Enabled 5,000 tribal women across 8 districts of Jharkhand to establish micro-enterprises in food processing, handicrafts, and agro-based livelihoods through skill training and working capital support.
Water
Constructed 220 check dams, 80 farm ponds, and 600 rainwater harvesting structures across drought-prone Barmer and Jaisalmer districts, restoring groundwater and bringing water to 150 villages.
Real people. Real change. Hear from those whose lives have been transformed.
"Before MITRA came to our village, I had no bank account and no income of my own. Today I lead our SHG of 15 women and run a small dairy business earning Rs 8,000 per month. My children are in school — this was impossible to imagine 5 years ago."
"The FPO that MITRA helped us form changed everything. We now sell our cotton directly to mills and get 20% higher prices. No more exploitation by middlemen. Last year I earned Rs 1.8 lakh from 2 acres — nearly double of what I used to get."
"Our village had no water for 8 months a year. Women walked 4 kilometres for drinking water. After MITRA's check dam, our well has water throughout the year. We also grow a second crop now. Life has completely changed for our families."
"I completed the electrical technician course at MITRA's skill centre in Ranchi. Within 3 months I got a job earning Rs 18,000 per month. I am the first in my family to have a formal job. Thank you MITRA."
"Financial literacy training helped me understand how to save and invest. I opened a recurring deposit, got crop insurance, and took a Kisan Credit Card. Now I don't panic in drought years. MITRA gave us the knowledge to be financially strong."
"My daughter was going to drop out in class 8 because our school had no teacher. MITRA's bridge school kept her in learning. Today she has passed class 12 and wants to become a nurse. Education changed our family's future forever."
We work with leading government bodies, corporates, and international organizations to scale impact.
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MITRA Foundation was honored with the prestigious National CSR Award 2025 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for its outstanding contribution to rural livelihoods and women empowerment...
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