The primary goal is to achieve sustainable agriculture through collective actions undertaken by the farming community, with the aim of reducing agricultural input costs, enhancing productivity, accessing markets and financial resources, and establishing institutional linkages. With the support of NABARD, SEED NGO has facilitated the promotion of nine Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), encompassing five FPOs in Vikarabad, one FPO in Rangareddy district, and three FPOs in Siddipet district. Initially, SEED provided training and capacity-building assistance to these FPOs, focusing on conducting meetings, raising awareness, organizing gully meetings, exposure visits on FPO promotional activities, and disseminating guidelines and benefits. Subsequently, SEED facilitated the integration of farmers into federations and FPOs, with ongoing follow-up and further training sessions. This support led to the attainment of legal entity status, mobilization of share capital, and facilitated the acquisition of input shop licenses, thereby streamlining operations and fostering sustainability within the agricultural sector.
SEED has promoted 75 farmers' clubs, raising awareness about their benefits through exposure visits. These clubs focus on vegetable cultivation, fodder cultivation, technology transfer, and knowledge dissemination on Good Management Practices. SEED aims to federate these clubs into Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), granting them legal recognition and entity status. This strategic approach empowers agricultural communities by facilitating collective action and formalizing operations for enhanced sustainability and prosperity. Key results include increased income from enhanced milk yields from fodder cultivation, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge through vegetable demonstration programs. Many farmers' clubs have unified to form Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), diversifying their operations and offering vital services to village farmers and shareholders.
40 farmer members from 8 Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) were trained in dairy development, receiving loans of 2.50 lakhs each to procure milch animals. The Animal Husbandry department provided technical assistance. The Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank facilitated collateral loans, extending a total loan of Rs. 20 lakhs to the JLGs. The program's successful implementation increased monthly income for farmers from Rs. 14,000.00 to Rs. 20,000.00 through milk sales.
During the Pandemic situations SEED has been taken up the initiation towards created awareness on COVID readiness programs with the support partners NGO in Covid Action Collab plot form. Pertaining to this enlightened the community on reducing COVID wave by adaption of guidelines and precautions,mean while SEED participated many virtual meetings with full pledged volunteers by COVID ACTION COOLAB for addressing the COVID relief activities and COVID guidelines
At the same time SEED has been approached and play a pro active role for addressing the transport issues for this MUTHOOTI GEORGE FOUNDATION under CSR ask them to provide the medicated vehicle for front line workers to reach their duties from their home to Fever hospital and to bring the vaccine from Abdullapur PHC to vaccination centers in GHMC hayathangar circle.
Part of the COVID readiness programs SEED done good job pertaining to the vaccination followed the COVID guidelines and support to the vulnerable families explained about the vaccination importance in all GHMC areas in LBNAGAR as a result covered 101250 families for vaccination to all respective doses
During the COVID-19 situation, SEED played a vital role in addressing the marketing issues faced by marginal and small farmers. With the support of volunteers and staff, SEED obtained permission from the Police Department and Horticulture Departments. Subsequently, SEED provided transportation through mobile autos to facilitate the transportation of produce from the farmers to the market. This initiative directly benefited 250 farmers by providing them with livelihood opportunities. Additionally, by ensuring the continuation of agricultural activities and the availability of produce in local markets, SEED contributed to reducing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 8 villages of Nawabpet mandal, Vikarabad district.
In the districts of Vikarabad, Rangareddy, Suryapet, Siddipet, and Khammam in Telangana state, SEED distributed nutritional and dry ration kits to 2,500 vulnerable families and masks to 4,520 families. This initiative was made possible through the support of SWASTI organization, UMEED project, CAC, Dignity Drive Foundation, individual donations from the UK, US, and Canada, as well as contributions from other software employees. Simultaneously, SEED provided 50 pulse oximeters to health workers at PHC Abdullapur of Ranfgareddy district.
In response to a request from the GHMC Hayathnagar circle, SEED initiated various health interventions by organizing free blood tests for Cholesterol, Creatinine, Sugar, BP, and HBsAg. These efforts aimed to enhance awareness among the populace regarding prevalent diseases, facilitated through the platform of 'Muthoot Snehasraya.' SEED provided personnel to oversee the camps and extended support to Muthoot staff by providing sustenance and other forms of hospitality. As a result of these initiatives, 5000 vulnerable families residing in 50 colonies within the Hayathnagar GHMC areas benefited significantly. Notably, these families experienced a reduction in health expenditure from 2500 to 500.00, thereby alleviating their financial burden in accessing essential healthcare services.
SEED NGO raised awareness on menstrual hygiene among women and adolescent girls, while also distributing 2000 sanitary napkins to them.
Basing on our NGO SEED experience working with Central, State, NABARD, and CSR in rural and urban areas in the area of education, water sector, agriculture, water, and sanitation for the last 18 years
