Our Story with Millets & the Village
Krishitattva was born from the soil — the belief that India's villages hold the key to sustainable prosperity. We are not just an organisation; we are an operating system for rural economic transformation.
"When a woman farmer prospers, the entire village prospers."
— VLE Program Philosophy
The VLE Core Values
Our Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) Program is built on a simple truth: lasting change must come from within the village. We train and empower local entrepreneurs — our Mitra (friends) and Didi (sisters) — to become engines of economic activity across 19 service verticals. The "Mitra/Didi" identity is deliberate: a trusted peer, not a government officer or corporate agent. This trust is the program's single greatest asset.
Farmer & Women Friendly Model
Aligned with the International Year of Women Farmers 2026, our model places women at the centre of the rural economy. Through FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) and SHGs (Self-Help Groups), we create a network where every woman farmer has access to resources, markets, and dignity. Income doubling is achievable through a three-layer model: the VLE's own service income, collective FPO/SHG income, and government scheme transfers routed through VLE facilitation.
Natural Cow Dung Slurry Based Fertilizers
We reject chemical-intensive farming. Our farmers prepare and use Ghana Jeevamrit and cow dung slurry-based fertilizers — a time-tested method that restores soil health, reduces input costs by 15–20%, and produces nutrient-dense millets and crops. It is not organic by label; it is organic by practice and supported by NDDB Mrida.
Water Saving, Earth Caring
Millets need 70% less water than rice. Every acre of millet cultivation is an act of water conservation. Combined with drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and soil moisture conservation practices, Krishitattva villages are becoming models of environmental stewardship.