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Action for Agricultural Renewal In Maharashtra (AFARM)

Sector: Development
Sub Sector: NGO Support Services
Tax Deduction: 50% u/s 80G of The Income Tax Act, 1961
FCRA:

UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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% Spent on Beneficiaries

81%
HelpYourNGO USP: Our Research Team studies the NGO's financials to arrive at ratios, variances and the % spent on beneficiaries. This % is the proportion of direct program expenses to total expenditure for the latest financial year, indicating the total direct spend on beneficiaries.

Year of Establishment : 1969
Registered Address : 2/23 A-B Raisoni Park, Market Yard, Pune 411 037, Maharashtra
Presence : Maharashtra
Website : https://www.afarm.org
Email : admin@afarm.org
Telephone : +91 20 24264641, +91 20 2428302
Donor Contact : Mr. Subhash Tamboli / +91 9822752054 / executivedirector@afarm.org
Registered Under : The Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950
Auditor : S. B. Sabne & Associates
Bankers : Bank of Baroda
Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee: : Dr. Venkat Mayande - Chairperson, Dr. Madhukar Gumble - Vice Chairperson, Dr. Sudha Kothari - Treasurer, Mr. Hanumant Deshmukh - Secretary, Dr. Kishor Moghe - Member, Mr. Lalasaheb Aagle - Member, Mr. Shahaji Gadhire - Member, Mr. Aadinath Omble - Member, Mr. Santosh Raut - Member, Dr. Girija Godbole - Member, Ms. Rohini Karmudi - Member

AFARM (Action for Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra) is a collective platform that strengthens grassroots NGOs, empowers rural communities, and promotes sustainable development in Maharashtra. With a commitment to social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience, AFARM’s vision is to facilitate the mainstreaming of marginalized rural populations by enhancing their access to knowledge, skills, resources, and government services.

Major Interventions:

Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Development: To combat challenges like soil degradation and high input costs, AFARM promotes climate-resilient, low-input farming practices. It trains farmers in organic methods, mixed cropping, soil health management, and efficient irrigation. Livestock development is also supported through good animal husbandry practices and doorstep veterinary services via community-based resource persons.

Micro Enterprises and Rural Development: Through entrepreneurship training, financial linkages, and market exposure, it nurtures micro-enterprises in the farm, livestock, and non-farm sectors. Women and youth are key participants, contributing to household income and strengthening local economies.

Education and Capacity Building: AFARM fosters educational advancement by building the capacities of rural youth, women, and community institutions. It provides skill development training in agriculture, enterprise management, and digital literacy. Community cadres like Krushidoots and Digital Sakhis ensure knowledge transfer, promote informed decision-making, and facilitate access to government schemes, creating a foundation for informed, empowered, and self-sustaining communities.

Watershed Development: It implements soil and water conservation practices, revives water harvesting structures, and promotes afforestation and agroforestry. It enhances land productivity, ensure protective irrigation, and improves water availability, especially in drought-prone and rainfed regions. Participatory water budgeting and community engagement strengthen resource governance and long-term sustainability.

FY 2022 (₹) FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹)
Income
Government Sources 70,168,632 1,202,054 2,488,709
Foreign Sources - - -
Institutional Sources 103,024,431 183,383,981 197,784,938
General Donations 443,500 1,588,880 160,000
Sales/Fees 1,089,200 1,397,615 1,101,333
Interest/Dividend 3,516,220 4,207,806 5,731,015
Other Income 1,734,292 1,502,646 2,969
Total Income (A) 179,976,275 193,282,982 207,268,964
 
Expenditure
Direct Program Activities 168,362,577 152,208,909 159,764,070
Program Staff Cost - - -
Travel Expenses - - -
Direct Program Expenses 168,362,577 152,208,909 159,764,070
Fund Raising Expenses - - -
General Staff Cost - 4,861,139 7,812,608
Overhead Expenses 124,216 28,453,936 28,860,908
Depreciation 860,230 806,700 1,039,084
Other Expenses/Transfers 58,039 33,273 17,889
Total Expenditure (B) 169,405,062 186,363,957 197,494,560
 
Surplus / Deficit (A-B) 10,571,213 6,919,025 9,774,404
Assets
Fixed Assets 17,533,972 21,286,157 17,014,649
Current Assets 12,823,804 9,846,117 9,159,398
Cash And Bank 35,336,900 22,598,304 17,213,431
Total Current Assets 65,694,676 53,730,578 43,387,478
Investments 68,854,867 76,972,241 87,343,955
Accumulated Deficits - - -
Total Assets 134,549,543 130,702,819 130,731,433
 
Liabilities
Trust Corpus 61,180 61,181 61,181
General Funds 43,056,860 49,975,885 59,750,289
Earmarked Funds 53,902,003 58,228,162 52,515,126
Unutilized Grants - - -
Total 97,020,043 108,265,228 112,326,596
Loans - - -
Loans (From Members) - - -
Current Liabilities 37,529,500 22,437,591 18,404,837
Other Liabilities - - -
Total Liabilities 134,549,543 130,702,819 130,731,433
1) The NGO receives grants from various State and national-level Government departments and Ministries like NABARD, NCDC.
2) Sales/Fees include training fees, subscription fees, sale of publications, product sales, and rent.
3) Other Income includes miscellaneous receipts & gains on mutual funds.
4) Due to a lack of a detailed breakdown of program expenses, we have assumed 15% as overhead.
5) Other expenses include the amount written off, Penalty charges, and loss on sale of assets.
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Beneficiary Details
Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) - 12,184 14,021
Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) - 33,710 34,738
Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) - - -
Staff Details
No. of Staff - 64 77
Number of Consultants - 4 4
Number Of Volunteers - 193 161
Total - 261 242
Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - 1,628,772 1,710,492
Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - 167,304 224,856
Services Funds Raised (₹)
Online Donation 25,000
Total Funds Raised 25,000
NGO Name Sector Sub Sector Location % Spent on Beneficiaries Income (₹) Expense (₹)
Bhukamp Grastha Bahuudeshiya Vikas Pratisthan Development Camps/Activities Maharashtra 100 175,108 437,825
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Parivartan Samajik Sanstha Development Camps/Activities Maharashtra 97 361,512 360,122
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Action for Agricultural Renewal In Maharashtra (AFARM) Development NGO Support Services Maharashtra 81 207,268,964 197,494,560
Apnalaya Development Community Development Maharashtra 79 84,808,339 76,770,072
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Mashal Social Welfare Society Development Services for the Poor Delhi 50 1,995,689 2,039,814
ASSIST Development Comprehensive Andhra Pradesh 11 5,212,287 1,787,134


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