Our Purpose
Why We Do
The agriculture sector, the largest employer in India, directly supports nearly 60% of Indian households. Yet, despite being the primary source of food security for 1.3 billion people, the sector faces unprecedented distress. Farmers are burdened with rising input costs, soil degradation, inadequate access to efficient post-harvest infrastructure, and an exploitative supply chain dominated by intermediaries. Beyond economic struggles, climate change is worsening this crisis for smallholder farmers.
The severity of the crisis is evident in the alarming figures: over 62 million farmers are trapped in mounting debt, often relying on informal credit sources with exorbitant interest rates. More than 10,000 farmers die by suicide every year—a tragic statistic that reflects the deep-rooted structural issues in India’s agricultural policies and rural economy.
It is clear that India’s food and agriculture sector needs urgent and holistic reforms—from ensuring fair market access and better credit mechanisms to technology-driven solutions that not only improve productivity but also enhance income and climate resilience.
Negligible Farmer’s Income
An Exploitative Supply Chain
Lack of Post-harvest Infrastructure
Environmental Degradation
Our mission is to create an equitable and transparent post-harvest marketplace where every farmer cultivates with dignity and feeds the world with pride. We aim to transform farming into a sustainable, dignified livelihood that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
By building an ecosystem that bridges the gap between farmers and markets, we are contributing to a fair and resilient global food system—one that ensures food security, reduces inequalities, and promotes sustainable practices. Through collaboration and innovation, we strive to uplift the most vulnerable, starting with India’s smallholder farmers.
The Global Food System Crisis
The global food system stands at a crossroads. With rising populations, shrinking agricultural lands, and the intensifying effects of climate change, the challenge of feeding the world sustainably has never been more urgent. While smallholder farmers produce the bulk of the world’s food, they remain the most underserved, vulnerable to economic instability, and excluded from the value chain. This imbalance not only affects their livelihoods but also jeopardizes the very fabric of global food security.
In India, where agriculture remains the primary livelihood for millions, the struggles of smallholder farmers are emblematic of a much larger, global issue. Broken supply chains, lack of market access, and unfair pricing are not just local problems—they are reflections of systemic flaws in the global food system.
Lack of Market Access
Lack of Market Access
Lack of Market Access
Lack of Market Access
Without addressing these challenges, the entire world risks facing severe food shortages and inequities in access to nutritious food.
At GramHeet, we recognize that the solution lies in rethinking the way we support and empower those at the foundation of this system—the farmers.
Our focus is on building resilient agricultural ecosystems that can withstand global market fluctuations, provide fair value to farmers, and support sustainable agricultural practices. By integrating local innovations with global insights, we are contributing to reshaping the food system into one that works for everyone, from farmer to consumer. Our mission ties into broader global goals like SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
Through fair market access, financial empowerment, and sustainable farming practices, we are working towards a future where food security is not just a hope but a reality for every community.
In tackling this challenge, GramHeet is doing more than just improving local farming conditions. We are part of a larger movement that aims to rebalance the scales, ensuring that those who feed the world can do so with dignity and security.
Together, we can build a food system that serves everyone, globally and locally, for generations to come.
Why We Started in Yavatmal ?
We began our journey in Yavatmal, Central India, a region that starkly represents the struggles of smallholder farmers. Known as the epicenter of India’s agrarian distress, Yavatmal has recorded the highest number of farmer suicides in the country. Here, 53% of the 189,000 smallholder farmers are caught in crippling debt cycles, making it one of India’s most distressed agricultural regions.
This crisis is not just about Yavatmal—it reflects the broader challenges faced by India’s 118 million smallholder farmers, most of whom own less than five acres of land. By tackling these deep-rooted issues here, we are creating scalable, systemic solutions that can uplift farmers nationwide.
Our work in Yavatmal is more than just intervention—it is the foundation of a larger movement to transform Indian agriculture. The lessons learned here will shape a future where farming is dignified, profitable, and sustainable.
Together, we can restore hope to India’s farmers and build a resilient food system for generations to come.
