About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1968
Works with the aim of achieving prosperity in rural areas by providing specialized consultancy and technical advisory services in the area of agricult Read moreure and rural development. Comprehensive consultancy, project implementation at the grass-root level, capacity building and financial advisory form the core gamut of services on offer. Services are further diversified into monitoring, evaluation and large scale surveys. Project implementation takes place in the areas of agriculture extension, organic farming, health & nutrition, climate change, agri-business, forestry and social impact assessment. Agriculture extension services, one of the primary services areas of specialization, are undertaken under a PPP (Public Private Partnership) model. Other areas of specialization are natural resource management, traditional knowledge, medicinal plants, financial inclusion & literacy, policy advocacy, project management, quality control, agri-business & livelihood support, environment impact assessment and panchayati raj. In five decades of operation, it has completed more than 5,500 assignments for governmental, non-governmental and international organizations.
Action
AFC provides consulting, advisory and implementation support for agriculture, rural development and other strategic socio-economic sectors in India.
Cause Area
Impact
In over five decades of operations, AFC has completed more than 6000 consulting assignments for clients ranging from government agencies to multilateral institutions.
Vision & Mission
To make a positive impact in the lives and livelihood of the rural community, leading to sustainable rural prosperity, thus contributing towards the development of India's Rural Economy and Creation of a Vibrant 'Atmanirbhar' Bharat.
Programs
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Skill and human capital development
AFC is dedicated to excelling in enhancing employability across India, aiming to make a significant contribution by identifying gaps through real-time studies and assessments. The company actively engages in both direct and indirect involvement in the critical thematic area of skill development and human capital, focusing on key priority sectors. This involves implementing skill enhancement initiatives utilizing various approaches such as in-house resources, network partnerships, and digital collaborations with expert networks.
AFC boasts a highly qualified team of professionals with extensive experience in relevant fields, supplemented by a roster of empanelled consultants specializing in specific domains. Additionally, AFC is structured to efficiently mobilize human resources to provide consultancy and technical support services across different states of the country.
Milestones & Track Record
Established in 1968, AFC has expanded from agricultural finance to become a specialized cross-functional consulting organization serving the entire value chain of agriculture and rural development.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
U65990MH1968GOI013983
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2016/0113953
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12A
AACTA3022CE20217
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80G
AACTA3022CF20215
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
For-profit
Public Limited Company