Manish Saini
About Manish Saini
Manish Saini, is a dedicated and proactive young leader from a rural community in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with over nine years of experience in the social sector. His journey into social activism was inspired by his father's work in the field, which instilled in him a strong sense of responsibility towards his community from an early age. Manish with double masters in commerce and social work and a PhD in rural development, has actively participated in various initiatives focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), life skills, and climate change. Throughout his career, Manish has worked with multiple stakeholders like BMGF, Vedanta foundation and Incenda foundation, Germany to mobilise farmers in constructing water harvesting structures, biogas units and building polyhouses, addressing critical issues related to water harvesting and sustainable agriculture. His hands-on experience in the field has won him Presidents’ award for his work and equipped him with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities, including high school girl dropouts, early marriages, and lack of awareness and education.
About their project: :
EVD project initiative focuses on promoting organic farming practices that prioritise ecological balance, sustainability, and soil health. The aim is to cultivate a thriving agricultural environment that benefits both the community and the planet. It aims to promote organic farming through a series of targeted activities, including training programs that educate farmers on sustainable practices, the distribution of organic seeds and fertilisers, and the establishment of demonstration farms for hands-on learning. Additionally, the project will organise workshops on biogas production and set up biogas plants as demonstration units to showcase their benefits. Community awareness programs will further inform locals about the advantages of organic farming, while exposure visits to successful organic farms will inspire and motivate farmers. Collectively, these initiatives are designed to enhance farmers' knowledge, skills, and resources, facilitating the widespread adoption of organic farming practices in the region.
