Farming with Nature. Securing Rural Futures
Clean Energy Powering Rural Resilience
When Women Build Enterprises, Communities Thrive
Skills for India’s Clean Energy Future
Where Climate Solutions Grow and Scale

A Legacy of Impact

100K+

Farmers Empowered and Reached

88

FPOs and Agri Clusters Enabled

2500+

Rural Women Entrepreneurs Supported

2K+

Youth Placed

100+

Collaboration Partners

4

Networks Initiated

From Grassroots to Green Growth

SwitchON Foundation (regd. as Environment Conservation Society) was established in 2008 to serve as a catalyst for the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices, working at the intersection of climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, green livelihoods and skills. With a dedicated team of 175+ members, we operate across 8 states in India, empowering communities with climate-smart solutions.

Through sustainability and innovation, we are committed to transforming 10 million lives, ensuring that love and action for the Earth lead to better livelihoods, improved well-being, and a thriving planet for all.

Our Programs

Our Awards

Recent Updates

Mumbai Climate Week 2026, Mumbai

SwitchON Foundation will curate a session on Building Fair & Regenerative Food Markets, bringing together farmers, FPOs, ethical brands, cooperatives, and global buyers.

Feb, 2026

Move for Earth Symposium 2026
Kolkata

A three-day convergence featuring a field immersion in Nadia, a flagship symposium at Science City, and a Buyer–Seller Meet with NABARD.

Jan 20-22, 2026

Solar & Sustainable Solutions Expo for Tea Communities





Feb, 2025

Key Initiatives

Sustainable Farming Clusters

Sustainable Farming Clusters strengthen farmers to regenerate soils, conserve water, and grow resilient incomes through skills, bio-inputs, and strong linkages to public support systems.

Rural Women Entrepreneurs (RWE)

Enabling rural women to build climate-smart enterprises through skills, finance access, leadership training, and collective market linkages.

Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)

Strengthening farmer collectives to improve production, processing, governance, and direct market access for stable, higher farm incomes.

Ensuring Energy Security in Tea Gardens

Energy Security in Tea Gardens enables tea-growing households in North Bengal to power their homes and livelihoods with clean, reliable energy—strengthening incomes, resilience, and local leadership for a sustainable rural future.

Greenovation Challenge

Greenovation Challenge backs India’s green innovators to turn bold ideas into scalable solutions—creating jobs, restoring ecosystems, and driving a low-carbon future.

Upskilling Youth

Upskilling Youth turns experience into recognised expertise—certifying green workers with future-ready skills to grow careers and strengthen India’s clean energy workforce.

Low Carbon Steel

Low Carbon Steel works with MSME steel units to cut emissions and energy use—accelerating cleaner production through efficiency, renewables, circular materials, and green finance.

Sustainable Mobility

Sustainable Mobility enables cleaner, people-friendly transport—strengthening public systems and active travel to cut emissions while moving cities more equitably.

Key Partners

Success Stories

Sujata Biswas

Rural Entrepreneur, West Bengal

Sujata Biswas

Through the Udyamini program, I set up my own digital center, and earn decently a month. I’ve supported over 50 women with services like Udyam registration and Pehchan cards, and I’m saving to reopen our handloom shop and complete my graduation.

Prakash Talukar

Farmer, Maharashtra

Prakash Talukar

I facilitated linkages with institutional buyers and supported infrastructure development to strengthen Amutirth FPC’s orange value chain.

Nira Bhuniya

Tea Garden Worker, North Bengal

Nira Bhuniya

With Solar Pico light in my home, I no longer fear the darkness—my life feels safer, brighter, and worry-free

Nitish Kumar

Entrepreneur, Bihar

Nitish Kumar

I started with nothing but determination - today, my solar innovation is helping farmers rise just as I did.