Strengthens community-led organic farming network to support 86 villages of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi business corporation, has announced the expansion of its sustainable agriculture project in Rajasthan with the inauguration of two new Bio-Resource Centres (BRCs) in the remote Dang region of Karauli. With this expansion, the BRC network now comprises of 30 centres supporting farmers across 86 villages of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh reinforcing its long-term commitment to community-led, environmentally sustainable farming and livelihood practices.
Established under DS Group’s Water Economic Zone project by Gram Gaurav Sansthan, the newly launched centres will be operated and managed by local farmer institutions (Kisan Samities). Both Bhadki and Gher ka Pura centers of Karauli have commenced production of essential bio-inputs such as Jeevamrit and Neemastra and plans to gradually expand into a wider portfolio including Ghanamrut, Brahmastra, Dashparni and Bijamrut. These inputs help farmers reduce cultivation costs, improve soil fertility and enhance crop quality, while promoting long-term ecological balance.
During the inauguration, Mr Prabhakant Jain, General Manager, Sustainability and CSR, DS Group, said, “At DS Group, this expansion is a reflection of our broader commitment to drive measurable impact at the grassroots level. Through these Bio-Resource Centres, we are enabling farmers to move towards low-cost, chemical-free farming practices, leading to improved soil health, reduced input dependency and more resilient livelihoods. Our focus is on building community-owned, self-sustaining ecosystems that deliver both environmental and economic value with long term impact. Through the growing BRC network, DS Group continues to lay the foundation for a better future for the farmer and the farming community, demonstrating how grassroots-led interventions can accelerate India’s transition towards sustainable agriculture.”
Bio-Resource Centres are community-driven hubs that produce organic agricultural inputs using locally sourced materials such as cow dung, cow urine and botanical extracts. By localising production, these centres significantly reduce farmers’ dependency on chemical inputs while making sustainable agriculture more accessible and cost-effective.
