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Foundation Established

Foundation for Agrarian Studies (FAS) was established to promote sustainable agricultural research.

Foundation Established

Foundation for Agrarian Studies (FAS) was established to promote sustainable agricultural research.

First Field Research

Launched first field research program in rural Maharashtra, focusing on soil health improvement.

First Field Research

Launched first field research program in rural Maharashtra, focusing on soil health improvement.

Academic Collaboration

Partnered with academic institutions to advance research in water-efficient farming techniques.

Academic Collaboration

Partnered with academic institutions to advance research in water-efficient farming techniques.

Farmer Programs Launched

Initiated ‘Farmer Engagement Programs’ in multiple villages across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Farmer Programs Launched

Initiated ‘Farmer Engagement Programs’ in multiple villages across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Research Publication

Published major research paper on organic farming practices adopted by Indian farmers.

Research Publication

Published major research paper on organic farming practices adopted by Indian farmers.

Operational Expansion

Expanded research operations into Odisha and Madhya Pradesh; collaborated with NGOs.

Operational Expansion

Expanded research operations into Odisha and Madhya Pradesh; collaborated with NGOs.

15-Year Celebration

FAS celebrated 15+ years of innovation in agriculture science; new focus on digital tools for farmers.

15 Year Celebration

FAS celebrated 15+ years of innovation in agriculture science; new focus on digital tools for farmers

International Partnerships

Began international collaborations for sustainable farming solutions; launched climate-resilient agriculture initiatives.

International Partnerships

Began international collaborations for sustainable farming solutions; launched climate-resilient agriculture initiatives.

Who We Are
FAS is an independent research organisation committed to multidisciplinary theoretical
Our Team
The Foundation for Agrarian Studies team is made up of a core group of research and coordination staff
Impact
FAS has created lasting academic and public value by supporting young scholars, developing
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FAS in Space

Insights

Small-scale Farming

Small-scale Farming

Small farmers are unable to generate adequate incomes to maintain a minimum standard of living. Public Policy can deliver economies of scale to small farmers, which can in turn ensure they have a minimum standard of living.

Women in Rural Economies

Women in Rural Economies

All women in rural economies are workers, engaged in a wide range of economic activities. Official statistics are not equipped to measure women’s work in sufficient detail, leading to a significant underrepresentation of their work.

Wage Stagnation in Rural India

Wage Stagnation in Rural India

Wage rates in rural India have stagnated for more than a decade in real prices, across regions and gender. Gender gap in labour in the countryside has more than one dimension.

Science and Technology

Science and Technology

The interplay of science & technology and agrarian relations at a local level reshape each other. Science & technology have the potential to bring about progressive social change in the countryside.

Research

Ongoing Projects

Past Projects

Dissemination

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    Madhura Swaminathan is Professor and Head, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre. She is one the Trustees of the Foundation. Webpage