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Action for Social Advancement, commonly known as ASA, is a field-led organisation that works with rural communities, especially smallholder and tribal farmers, to help them build steady and sustainable farm-based livelihoods. Our teams are right where they are needed most: out in the fields, working side by side with farmers. The aim is simple: stronger farming systems, better incomes and a life of dignity for every family we support.
Our impact
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Farmers adopted good agricultural practices
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FPOs formed with 72,877 members
Vision
Empowering communities with sustainable livelihoods through inclusive participation, local institutional development and gender equity
Mission
Ensuring livelihoods of poor people by providing developmental services, in particular through natural resources development.
Core Values
ASA's development approach is grounded in participatory action at the community level, with a strong focus on securing sustainable livelihoods. Central to its mission is the empowerment of communities through intensive, people-led processes in natural resource management and the strengthening of local institutions. The organisation places particular emphasis on reaching the poor and advancing gender equity by actively engaging women in all aspects of its work.
Livelihood enhancement model for regenerative future
Our Partners
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Voices from the Field
"For years, I farmed the same way: using chemicals, hoping for one good harvest and then watching the soil weaken and my income disappear again. After joining an Organic Producer Group supported by ASA, I learnt simple practices that slowly brought life back into my soil. A dug well built with help from ASA changed everything for us. Now I have water throughout the year, my crops are healthier and I earn nearly ₹1.5 lakh annually."
"We once earned only ₹39,000 a year from acres of rainfed land. After Kharif, everything would dry up and we had no choice but to wait for the next season. In 2024, ASA helped us install a shallow borewell and for the first time we had water when we needed it. I tried seed production and earned ₹34,000 from bitter gourd and ₹67,000 from pumpkin – all from just half an acre. With irrigation now in place, we grow paddy and wheat for our home."
"My husband and I used chemical fertilisers for years because we didn't know any other way. Our turning point came when we joined an Organic Producer Group and attended training sessions by ASA. We learnt how to make natural inputs and take care of our soil properly. Within a year, our yields grew by 40%, our costs came down by 30% and our income doubled from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000. The best part is that 10 other farmers in our village have now shifted to organic farming after seeing our fields."
Awards & Recognition
ASA's work in the development sector has been recognised across many platforms, earning awards and nominations from both union and state policy-making bodies. ASA-supported community institutions have also been celebrated for their outstanding work, receiving honours of their own along the way.
2025
CSR Universe Climate Action and Sustainability Award for Excellence in Water Conservation at CASCA.
2025
Jury Choice Award at the 7th Indian Chamber of Commerce Social Impact Awards in the 'Large Project for Environmental Sustainability' category.
2025
'Best Agri-Institution Award' at the FPO Conclave and Agri Awards, organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
2025
The 'Best Women-Led FPO Award' was conferred upon Ambadla Mahila Kisan Producer Company Limited by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
2025
The 'Excellence in Organic Farming Award' was given to Urjaily Tribal Farmer Producer Organisation Limited by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
2024
Development Catalyst 2.0 Award for '20 Years of Commitment to Strengthening Communities,' conferred by ACCESS Development Services.
2024
Certificate of Excellence awarded to the Bara Jhinjkarpati Utkarsh Krishi Bagwan Swawlambhi Sahkari Samiti Limited at the Sahkar Bharti FPO Pakhwada, Patna.