Where our stories and learning come together

A growing collection of stories, insights and learning from ASA’s work across rural India. These resources highlight not only what we do, but what communities achieve when the right support reaches the right place.

Annual Reports

Our Annual Reports share the work done each year in a clear and grounded way. They capture the progress made, what we learnt along the way and how change is unfolding in the villages we work with. They reflect our belief that transparency and shared learning strengthen institutions.

ASA Annual report 2024-25

2024-25

2023-24

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

2017-18

2016-17

2015-16

2014-15

Publications

A set of knowledge resources that bring together tools, evidence and insights from ASA’s programmes. These publications support practitioners, researchers and community organisations working to strengthen rural livelihoods.

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A comparative study:

A comparative study on changing socio-economic trends and attitude of organic farmers in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India.

FPOs:

Building on the collective strength of small and marginal farmers to surmount Agri challenges

Doha:

The creative approach to fulfil the irrigation gap

Stop Dam:

channelizing the vital resource of water to the fields of small farmers

Dug well:

An individual irrigation asset that is greening the farms of small landholders

Drip Irrigation Technology:

Achieving more using less

Lift Irrigation:

Lifting the status of small landholder’s farms

Smelling Agri gains:

Smelling Agri gains through scented rice

Lift Irrigation:

Lifting the status of small landholder’s farms

Trees on Farm:

The horticultural spin to farming

Shallow borewell:

The compact solution to the irrigation woes of small and marginal farmers

SHGs:

Small groups with big impacts

Canal restoration:

The participatory route to prosperity

Sustainable livelihoods:

Towards sustainable livelihoods-The check dam route

Case study of dug well:

Well intentioned in Madhya Pradesh Case study of dug well

Advantage Lift Irrigation:

Advantage Lift Irrigation

Transforming land:

Transforming rainfed agriculture land to irrigated land: Development of Doha in Chicholi Block, Betul district

Farmer Producer companies:

Setting new goal posts

The pathways out of poverty:

The self help groups of western Madhya Pradesh- The pathways out of poverty

Smokeless Chullha:

Killer smoke snuffed out of 315 rural households: A case study on smokeless chullha

Yield Enhancing Shift:

Cultivation of summer vegetables in Dumka district in Jharkhand

Farmers' Speak:

Better Cotton, Improved Environment, Dignified lives- Farmers' Speak

Standard Resources

Explore our featured publications and resource guides designed to support practitioners and share our journey.

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Promotional Videos

These films offer a closer look at ASA’s work on the ground, from better farming systems to stronger community institutions and improved household incomes. They feature real people and real stories, showing how collective effort and partnerships create lasting change.

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ASA’s journey of 25 years envisioning “Equity and Dignity for All”

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Transforming lives with organic cotton | Portraits of Purpose

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Sustainable community-based approaches to livelihoods enhancement of small farmers of Madhya Pradesh

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Farm based livelihoods initiative in tribal regions of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

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Ratlam FPO Film

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Ensuring livelihoods with equity & dignity

Tutorial and Animation Videos

Short, easy-to-follow videos that explain key agricultural and natural resource management practices. Designed for small farmers, they break down complex techniques into simple steps that can be applied on the field, helping improve productivity and reduce risks.

Podcasts

Explore our podcasts for honest, grounded conversations on ASA’s agricultural innovations, the evolving FPO ecosystem, the challenges on the ground and what it takes to build sustainable livelihoods.

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ASA in the News

ASA’s work regularly features in the media for its contribution to rural livelihoods and natural resource development.

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