Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav

January 29-30, 2025

Featuring Jal Yukt Shivir 2.0, an extraordinary water conservation project that has transformed lives across Maharashtra.

We have to stop farmer suicides immediately. If farmers are unhappy, our country cannot be healthy either

- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Farmers at the Heart of the Mahotsav

This year, over 300 farmers, deeply impacted by Jal Yukt Shivir 2.0, are attending the Mahotsav to express their gratitude to Gurudev. What makes this event unique is that these farmers are personally funding their travel, many coming from drought-affected regions such as Jalna, Wardha, Akola, Amaravati, and Latur.

Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav 2024 session with Gurudev

Farmers from Maharashtra in a session with Gurudev

Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav 1 inauguration with Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

VVKI Trustee speaking to farmers in Kisan Mahotsav 2024

Jal Yukt Shivir 2.0: Impacting Lives Across Maharashtra

In just 4-5 months, the Art of Living Foundation, under Gurudev’s vision, rejuvenated 50 nalas (streams) across 10 districts, covering an area of 150 kilometers. These streams were desilted, deepened, and widened, benefiting over 2 lakh people in 25 talukas.

Regions Covered:

  • Marathwada Region: Solapur, Latur and Beed
  • Vidarbha Region: Nagpur, Wardha, Amaravati, Akola and Buldhana
  • Khandesh Region: Nandurbar
  • Western Central Maharashtra: Ahilyanagar

Farmers are reaping the benefits

Decades of neglect had left many nalas dry for over 50 years. With help of farmers and local government, their locations were identified, and they were revived.

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Second Crop

Many farmers can now grow a second crop, significantly boosting their income.

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Water Storage

The efforts have resulted in the storage of 2.59 billion liters of water, improving agricultural sustainability.

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Water Management

Improved water management across regions in Marathwada, Vidarbha, Khandesh, and Western Maharashtra.

Looking Ahead: Jal Yukt Shivir 2.0 Expansion

Building on this success, the next phase of JYF 2.0 aims to cover an ambitious 750 kilometers, impacting even more communities across Maharashtra.

Workshops and Training

Empowering farmers with the knowledge and tools to increase productivity and income.

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Natural Farming

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Water Conservation

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Improved Agricultural Practices

Well-being through

Sudarshan Kriya™

Over 800 farmers have experienced the profound benefits of Sudarshan Kriya™, enhancing their mental clarity and connection to the larger mission of sustainability.

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Dignitaries attending

Shri Manikrao Kokate

Minister of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra

Shri Sanjay Rathore

Minister of Soil and Water Conservation,Government of Maharashtra