India
India’s economy has experienced tremendous growth in urban industries such as services and information technology.
However, around 172 million Indians continue to live in poverty and of these, 69 percent live in rural areas. More than two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture—mostly at a small-scale or subsistence level—for their livelihoods.
TechnoServe works with women and men across rural India to:
Strengthen value chains: We work closely with smallholder farmers to enable them to grow high-value products, engage with private-sector companies and sell in profitable markets.
Foster entrepreneurship in poor communities: We provide business training and skills development support to women and men who want to create thriving, sustainable enterprises.
Support sustainable local economic development: Our market-led approach increases incomes for target groups, while also catalyzing economic and social development for the whole community.
Promote gender-inclusive communities: We integrate a gender lens throughout our programs and provide tailored support for women to expand their opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Joydeep Dutt
Country Director, India
B1 – 201 Centre Point
Opposite Bawla Masjid
243A, NM Joshi Marg
Lower Parel (E)
Mumbai 400013
See the impact
Strengthening Food Security for Rural Families in India
As part of its global signature cause program, Breakfasts for Better Days, the Kellogg Company is partnering with TechnoServe to build a more sustainable and secure food future for smallholder farmers in Madhya Pradesh, India. By providing training to improve yields for farming businesses and by working with women from farming households to implement kitchen gardens, the partnership is increasing incomes and access to nutritious foods for rural families.
Projects
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Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Program
The Opportunity Climate change and rapid environmental degradation are among the greatest threats of our times. If unchecked, climate change can push 132 million people globally into poverty in the next 10 years. Ranked as the seventh most climate change-affected country in the world, India is likely to face unprecedented adverse development outcomes. To mitigate…
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Increasing Livelihoods and Market Access for Smallholder Farmers
TechnoServe has partnered with Walmart Foundation to launch a two-year Sustainable Livelihoods Program for smallholder farmers to transform 25 to 30 farmer producer organizations in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Bihar
TechnoServe is working with Goldman Sachs on a pilot project aimed at creating and improving Access to Finance (A2F) for small women entrepreneurs, engaged in agricultural and allied businesses in India.
Blog Posts
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6 Green Startups to Watch in 2026
Sustainability is no longer a passing buzzword. It is becoming one of the most powerful drivers of innovation, investment, and socio-economic transformation. Learn about six green startups in India that are solving real-world challenges in an environmentally-friendly way.
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Top Women’s Economic Empowerment Stories
We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of women’s empowerment and resilience in the face of gender-based challenges.
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Vote for the Photo of the Month: October 2025
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring families across three continents who are working hard to break the cycle of poverty.
Resources
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Regenerate 30: TechnoServe’s Bold Initiative Benefiting People, Nature, and Climate
Learn More: Regenerate 30: TechnoServe’s Bold Initiative Benefiting People, Nature, and Climate -
Agri-tech Innovations in the Farmgate-to-Fork Ecosystem: Prospects for improved value creation and capture for farmers
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Digital Casebook – Sustainable Livelihoods for Smallholder Farmers
Learn More: Digital Casebook – Sustainable Livelihoods for Smallholder Farmers