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Training & Education

Growing Skills,
Growing Prosperity.

Water Resources

Explore Training Modes

Institution Training

Our Project
Beneficiaries

A premier education and training facility for NRM, offering expert-led residential and non-residential programs.

On Field Training

Exposure
Visit

Hands-on, participatory training in project villages for practical skill-building and real-world impact.

On Campus Training

Facility Used by External Bodies

Our well-equipped campus offers a peaceful setting for other organizations to conduct their own training programs.

On Campus Training

NGO & their
Beneficiaries

Group-based training empowering communities with the knowledge to manage and sustain NRM interventions.

Purpose
The Foundation established its Training Institute in 1995. Its purpose: to share Sadguru’s proven, replicable model of agriculture-based livelihood through access to water, enabling individuals and organizations across India to adopt and implement these best practices in their own communities—regardless of geography or culture.
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Training & Education
The NM Sadguru Training & Education initiative is rooted in the belief that sustainable rural development begins with empowered farmers. Having pioneered impactful work in water resource and watershed development across tribal regions of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, Sadguru Foundation recognized that training and capacity building were key drivers of this transformation.

Benefits

Economic Growth

Smart Use of
Resources

Training farmers in resource management ensures that every drop of water, every seed, and every piece of land is used efficiently.

Economic Growth

Stronger
Communities

Training encourages farmers and tribal groups to collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other. This builds trust and creates self-sufficient, resilient communities.

Economic Growth

Confidence &
Independence

With the right skills, farmers can make informed decisions, improve productivity, and manage resources wisely. This reduces dependence on middlemen, increases profits, and empowers them

Economic Growth

Enhanced Management
& Record-Keeping

Beneficiaries learn fundamental management processes and record-keeping techniques, enabling them to track operations efficiently.

Economic Growth

Field-Based
Learning

The participatory field training approach allows trainees to gain hands-on experience in project villages, making learning more practical and impactful.

Economic Growth

Sustainable
Impact

By training beneficiaries before transferring management responsibilities, the Foundation ensures that projects continue to function successfully in the long run with community involvement.

Impact

Number of Training Conducted

Annual Report 2024

8.5 k

Number of Participants

Annual Report 2024

2.75 L

Number of Female Participants

Annual Report 2024

1.78 L

The Power of Community Participation

The Role of Community in Farmer Education

Community Participation
01 Increased Trust & Credibility
Community-led training fosters a sense of collective responsibility, making members more receptive to learning. Since participants see tangible results from others who have already implemented the training, they gain confidence in the program’s effectiveness and are more willing to adopt new practices themselves.
02Better Adoption of New Techniques
When people see peers benefiting from training, they are more likely to adopt and implement new knowledge in their daily practices.
03 Peer Learning & Knowledge Sharing
Members can exchange experiences, best practices, and lessons learned, enhancing overall learning outcomes. Familiarity within communities encourages active participation and collective problem-solving.
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Women in Charge: Leading Agriculture and Finance
NM Sadguru Foundation has empowered thousands of women to become financial decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and agricultural leaders. Through women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), they now manage resources, access credit, and contribute to household incomes. Women also lead in product processing and marketing, driving economic growth and ensuring the long-term sustainability of these initiatives.
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Stories of Strength,
Growth and Transformation.

Success Story

Farmers from multiple villages attended a Field School in Jamadra to learn advanced drip irrigation, mulching, crop spacing, and improved vegetable cultivation.

Sadguru trained farmers to set up roadside vegetable shops for urban travelers. With Axis Bank Foundation’s support, Bharatbhai from Palli opened his own.

Success Story
Success Story

SHG women from Barwani, under the Caring Friend project, visited Dahod to learn from Sadguru’s successful agriculture initiatives and replicate them effectively.

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