The FARM Northeast program, led by Caritas India and 16 partners, empowers smallholder farmers across seven northeastern states to build resilient, sustainable agricultural systems.

It promotes community-led actions, integrated farming, and climate-adaptive practices tailored to the region’s diverse agro-climatic zones. Special focus is given to vulnerable groups like women, widows, persons with disabilities, and landless families. By encouraging volunteerism, fostering partnerships, and strengthening market linkages, FARM Northeast revitalizes traditional socio-economic and governance systems while complementing government efforts to promote climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable rural development.

  • Assam Kokrajhar,Chirang, Nagaon, Morigaon, Kamrup, East Karbi Anglong, Dibrugarh, Cachar,Hailakandi, Sonitpur
  • Arunachal Pradesh Changlang, Lower Subansiri
  • Meghalaya North Garo Hills, West Jaintia, West Khasi Hills, South west Khasi hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi
  • Manipur Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal and Thoubal
  • Mizoram Kolasib
  • Tripura Gomati

Our Reach

  • 6States
  • 23Districts
  • 188Villages
  • 74,034Population

Focus

Food and Nutrition Security

Food and Nutrition Security

Enhanced resilience to climate change

Enhanced resilience to climate change

Market Access to Smallholder Farmers

Market Access to Smallholder Farmers

Impact

  • 4,142 smallholder farmers transitioned to natural farming practices.
  • 302 smallholder farmers improved farm products through collective integrated farming systems.
  • 2,284 smallholder farmers embraced millet cultivation for sustainable farming.
  • 873 smallholder farmers integrated paddy cum fish farming for diversified income.
  • 2,228 smallholder farmers established improved kitchen gardens for household nutrition.
  • 6,187 smallholder farmers utilised wild edibles for enhanced nutrition intake
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