Indian Society Of Agribusiness Professionals (Isap)

Empowers rural India through sustainable agriculture, innovation, and market access, fostering economic growth and social change in communities

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About

  • Headquarters

    Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2001

The ISAP India Foundation, previously known as the Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals, operates as a non-profit development organisation ini Read moretiated by a consortium of Agriculture and Management Experts. Its fundamental goal is the reinvigoration of rural India, achieved by facilitating sustainable agricultural and rural community livelihood development. It stands as a prominent network of professionals in the agriculture and related sectors in India, serving as a vital link between Indian rural communities and various stakeholders, including government bodies, development organisations, and corporate entities. This mission is executed through extensive field projects that integrate cutting-edge technological innovations to enhance efficiency and scalability. ISAP envisions a scenario in which empowered farmers can elevate their agricultural productivity and income, thereby transforming rural India into a realm of opportunities and prosperity for all community members. To achieve this vision, it is dedicated to increasing the incomes of smallholders by providing access to markets and advanced technologies. Its innovative approaches to business, introduction of new products, and exploration of new markets stimulate rapid economic growth, drive social change, and benefit communities on a broad scale. To facilitate this transformation, it has championed the Indigram Labs Foundation, an ag-tech incubator tasked with identifying, mentoring, and scaling technological solutions to address the myriad challenges within the agricultural sector.

Impact

Operating in 23 states across more than 11,500 villages, the Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals has initiated over 120 projects and collaborated with over 300 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), benefitting over 1 million farmer households.

Programs

  • Skill Development & Placement Programme

    Farmers, women, and youth undergo practical training in contemporary agricultural techniques and non-farm vocational skills. Emphasis is placed on empowering women and integrating agency and civic rights awareness into vocational training. Following training, ISAP collaborates with employers to secure job placements, achieving a 70% placement rate. The process begins with identifying skill needs through industry surveys, mobilizing candidates, providing training in their chosen domains, and facilitating job opportunities with local and national employers.

  • Natural Resource Management Programme

    Agriculture relies heavily on vital natural resources. As water becomes increasingly scarce, farmers seek assistance in water harvesting and efficient irrigation practices. Communities are aided in establishing and maintaining clean drinking water sources. ISAP's infrastructure support extends to renewable energy initiatives such as biogas and solar projects. The process starts with assessing community needs to enhance access to clean energy and water, followed by designing projects focused on watershed management, renewable energy, and water conservation where necessary.

  • Sustainable Agriculture through Tech Intervention

    ISAP employs scientific research and novel technical insights to educate farmers, improving productivity and implementing innovative field practices. This includes activities related to risk management and livelihood diversification. The process involves three key steps: conducting a baseline survey to understand community needs and challenges, identifying practical technologies to address these issues, and creating and implementing suitable project designs to introduce and ensure farmers' adoption of these technologies.

  • Institution Building Programme

    ISAP establishes robust local institutions, comprising Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Agribusiness Village Resource Centres (AVRCs), to bolster community capacity and knowledge-sharing. FPOs, formed by mobilizing farmer groups, focus on enhancing production and profitability, while AVRCs, managed by trained FPOs, offer value-added services to farmers. These centres also allocate sections for community development, including facilities for women, healthcare, and children's recreation. The process involves identifying high-potential geographic clusters, studying supply chains, developing institutions, creating the necessary infrastructure, and facilitating credit linkages for producer organisations.

Leadership Team

  • Bhaskar Natarajan

    Chairman

  • Kamal Khurana

  • Gaurav Vats

    Director - Agriculture Services

  • Naveen Jha

    Director - Resource Mobilization

  • Priyanka Subarno

    Head - Consulting and Resource Mobilization

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABCI1892A

  • Registration ID

    U01111DL2001PTC109771

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2017/0156010

  • FCRA

    231660466

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Plot No: E-16/B-1 Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate Near Tughlakabad Metro Station New Delhi,, 110044

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2017-18

    Income
    Rs.241,439,650
    Expenses
    Rs.232,911,540
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.1,884,019
    Program Expenses
    Rs.231,027,521
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  • 2018-19

    Income
    Rs.239,997,500
    Expenses
    Rs.236,248,862
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.2,898,172
    Program Expenses
    Rs.233,350,690
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  • 2020-21

    Income
    Rs.2,104,279
    Expenses
    Rs.
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.None
    Program Expenses
    Rs.1,927,034
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  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.2,695,280
    Expenses
    Rs.
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.None
    Program Expenses
    Rs.2,335,838
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