Rural entrepreneurship is a key growth driver for any economy. YES Foundation works with small and marginalized farmers, women and artisans to promote sustainable livelihood by combining traditional and scientific methods. We strive to strengthen rural economies by enhancing income generation opportunities through farming extensions, agricultural inputs and promotion of handicrafts and handlooms. We have built partnerships to support and promote nano enterprises with a focus on women and artisans. To farmers, we provide training on various climate resilient farming techniques and ensure enhanced irrigation support facilities for them.
Our goal is to reach 75,000 farmers, women and artisans by 2026. Our entrepreneurship initiatives has unlocked an economic potential of over INR 50 crores.