Our Impact & Verified Field Footprint
Founded in 1999 in Martur, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh — EFFORT NGO has executed 65 completed projects and 15 active ongoing initiatives across 10 states, transforming 2.67 lakh rural lives across Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Community Collectives, Livelihoods, and Social Development Initiatives.
1. Sustainable Agriculture & Farming Resilience
1.68 Lakh+
GAP FARMER TRAINING
1,68,000 Trained in Good Agricultural Practices
1.03 Lakh
SUSTAINABLE ACRES
1,03,062 Acres under Climate Resilient Farming
52,600
ORGANIC & IPM FARMERS
Farmers practicing IPDM & organic inputs
35,000
DSR WATER FARMERS
Farmers shifted to DSR saving 50% water
50,000
DSR FARMLAND ACRES
Acres under DSR reducing water usage
18,750
DIVERSIFIED ACRES
Promoted crop diversification (14,100 farmers)
7,500
OILSEED ACRES
Climate-resilient oilseeds (30% income growth)
3,000
HORTICULTURE ACRES
High-value fruit, orchard & vegetable farming
30%
COST REDUCTION
Cultivation cost savings via IPDM techniques
15%
PRICE REALIZATION
Higher produce pricing via quality linkages
60%
ADDITIONAL INCOME
Net income increase in organic farming
10-State Operational Field Footprint
Explore EFFORT NGO’s verified field presence across 10 Indian states. Select any highlighted state on the map or tap the pills below to inspect district hubs, flagship projects, and partner credentials.
Andhra Pradesh
State HQ and primary operational hub since 1999. Operating comprehensive watershed management, 2,702 water harvesting structures, 42 FPOs, 1,275 SHGs, and 3 Biodiversity Parks (50,000 species).
IFAD Drought Mitigation, 42 FPOs (23,352 Shareholders) & 2,702 Water Structures
45 Executed
1,85,000+ Families
5 Strategic Intervention Sectors
EFFORT NGO’s 27-year work spans sustainable agriculture, women’s micro-cooperatives, child rights & education, community healthcare, and ecological conservation.
Sustainable Agriculture & Farmers' Prosperity
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Direct Seeded Rice (DSR saving 35% water), crop diversification (20% cost reduction, 30-50% income growth), organic farming, mustard bee-pollination, and Rythu Bazaars direct market access.
- IPM in Chilli & Cotton (450K+ Farmers trained)
- SRI & DSR Rice (100K Acres)
- Rythu Bazaars & Wayside Farmer Markets
Collectives, FPOs & Women Empowerment
Promoted 42 Farmer Producer Organizations (23,352 farmer shareholders), 1,275 Women Self-Help Groups (14,750 women members), and 51 MACS Cooperatives enabling self-reliant micro-enterprises and sustainable micro-credit.
- 42 FPOs (NABARD & Govt. Funded)
- 1,275 Women SHGs & 51 MACS Co-ops
- Income Generation Units (₹10,000/mo extra income)
Natural Resource & Watershed Management
Comprehensive watershed development (NABARD WDF & IWMP), constructed 2,702 soil & water conservation structures (1.07 Cr m³/yr water harvested), created 3 Biodiversity Conservation Parks with 50,000 native flora species.
- 90 Watershed Projects (NABARD RSO)
- 2,702 Water Harvesting Structures
- 3 Biodiversity Conservation Parks
Child Development, Education & Welfare
Eradicated child labour through NCLP Special Schools across 21 declared Child-Labour-Free villages. Distributed 1,000 bicycles to girl students, strengthened government school amenities, and provided school sanitation (SAHY).
- 21 Child-Labour-Free Villages Achieved
- 1,000 Bicycles for Girl Students
- Special NCLP Child Labour Schools
Community Health, WASH & Safe Drinking Water
Established 50 Community Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water Plants serving 16,000 families in fluoride-affected areas. Conducted AP Community Health Interventions (TB, Malaria, HIV/AIDS) and COVID-19 relief.
- 50 Community RO Plants (16,000 Families)
- DFID AP Health Interventions (65,000 People)
- Hospital Equipment & COVID-19 Rapid Support
Verified Presentation List
65 Projects
Fully Executed
15 Projects
In Field Progress
Audited Transparency & Institutional Endorsements
EFFORT NGO undergoes third-party impact assessments, government compliance audits, FCRA registration, and NITI Aayog (Darpan Portal) validation with partners including NABARD, Spices Board, Bayer, Syngenta, IFAD, GIZ Germany, Corteva, and Azim Premji Foundation.