Rooted in the field. Guided by science.

Grounded solutions. Better farming futures.

We develop practical technology solutions that support sustainable development and greenhouse gas mitigation for smallholder farmers.

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70+ NGOs and FPOs in the Sudhaanya network

20+ Years of on-ground experience per partner NGO

4 States: Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha

60–70% Of carbon revenue flows directly to farmers

Our approach

Start with the farmer.
See the bigger picture.

01 / Farmers First

Practical, profitable, adoptable.

Carbon projects can only succeed when GHG-reducing practices are practical, profitable, and grounded in what farmers can truly adopt. We design our projects from the bottom up—driven by science but guided by what works for farmers. If it benefits them, we make it happen.

02 / Beyond Methane

Not just methane, but nitrous oxide.

While global efforts rightly target methane reduction in rice paddies, rising nitrous oxide emissions—especially under alternative drainage and high nitrogen use—can offset those gains. We have developed farmer-ready practices that cut both methane and nitrous oxide, unlocking greater carbon reduction potential from the latter.

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Three routes into our work.

01 / Carbon Project

SuPad

A farmer-led, measurement-first rice initiative connecting sustainable agricultural practice with equitable returns.

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02 / Technology

Sample & measure better

Sampling, modular chamber design and analytical optimisation. Explore the tools and methods behind the measurement.

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03 / Measure GHG

From design to reporting

Comprehensive measurement support for project developers and research teams—from experimental plots to multi-season evidence.

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In the field

People make the difference.

In each region, we have identified lead farmers who have successfully adopted improved practices resulting in higher yields. These practices were then fine-tuned for maximum emission reduction potential.

The final set of recommended practices is simple, regionally tailored, and has already demonstrated tangible yield benefits. Thus, the adoption process remains farmer-centric and firmly grounded in local agronomic and socioeconomic conditions.

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Where we work

Our first project is underway in Tamil Nadu.

New initiatives are emerging in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. We actively welcome partners to help scale this effort across regions.

Tamil Nadu Project underway Uttar Pradesh Emerging Chhattisgarh Emerging Odisha Emerging

Sudhaanya

A network rooted in communities.

Our core strength is a network of 70+ NGOs and FPOs. Each partner has demonstrated at least two decades of on-ground development experience in sustainable agriculture and agri-business development.

Our NGO partners, currently organized into Tamil Nadu and Karnataka chapters, are already well-versed in implementing large-scale, rigorous projects.

We aim to set the benchmark for farmer-centric, credible, and high-integrity carbon credit projects that create shared benefits for all.

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