MaolKeki Foundation

What MaolKeki Foundation does

MaolKeki Foundation (MKF) is a charitable trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, established in December 2017 in Imphal, Manipur, India, by Dr. Shachi Gurumayum in memory of his late grandparents. The foundation operates as an integrated development organization working across three verticals — agriculture, education, and healthcare — to address interconnected rural challenges in Manipur, including low agricultural productivity (rice yield ~2 t/ha), near-absence of last-mile healthcare (1 doctor per 1,635 people), high youth unemployment (~30%), and limited market access. Its core delivery model combines agricultural training (Good Agricultural Practices, modern techniques, soil testing via Leibak Leihao Labs) with door-to-door health assessments (blood pressure, BMI, eye tests) delivered by a shared field team, treating the farmer as both producer and healthcare recipient simultaneously. Flagship programs include the Agri Entrepreneur (AE) Program in partnership with AEGF/Syngenta Foundation India/Tata Trusts, the Veg-in-a-Basket (ViB) farm-to-fork social enterprise, NABARD-funded One District One Crop and Mushroom Value Chain Studies, Last Mile Health, annual scholarships at St. Stephen's College Delhi and Johnstone Higher Secondary School Imphal, and an IDP Livelihoods Development Program launched in response to the Manipur crisis.

MKF operates with a small core team of approximately 5–7 staff, supported by contractors, district-level Junior Associates and Agronomists, and a trained network of Lead Farmers, Agri Entrepreneurs, and Field Nurses. Technology use is limited and operational rather than proprietary: the doForms mobile data collection app with GPS tagging supports geotagged survey data for transparency in NABARD-funded research. The foundation is funded entirely through grants and donations from institutional partners — including Anaha Trust, NABARD, Azim Premji Foundation, Syngenta Foundation India, Swiss TPH, AEGF, and Sattva — with implementation grants of up to Rs 3.5 lakhs awarded to top-performing Agri Entrepreneurs. All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries; there is no commercial pricing model. Geographically, MKF operates in 14 of 16 Manipur districts across valley and hill regions, and has been recognized internationally through the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (2021, founder), C20/G20 India case-study selection (2023), and the Asia-Pacific Meeting on AI and Philanthropy (2025). Governance was upgraded in 2025 with the appointment of a formal independent Advisory Board and a Child Protection Committee.

Name

MaolKeki Foundation

Legal name

MaolKeki Foundation

Website

https://maolkekifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MaolKeki Foundation is a Manipur-based non-profit trust that delivers integrated agricultural training, last-mile health assessments, scholarships, and IDP livelihood support across 14 of 16 districts, serving smallholder farmers, rural families, students, and displaced persons through field teams and partner-funded grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Agricultural Services (700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• Agricultural training services
• Smallholder farmer support
• Community health assessments
• Education scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Imphal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grants and Funding: MKF operates primarily through grants from institutional donors (NABARD, Azim Premji Foundation, Anaha Trust), government partnerships, and individual donations. Revenue is used entirely for programmatic delivery rather than commercial profit generation.
2. Direct Investments: The Foundation makes direct investments in social enterprises and initiatives (e.g., scholarships, IDP livelihood kits, Agri Entrepreneur grants) funded by donor contributions and grant disbursements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MaolKeki Foundation designs and delivers socially impactful programs across agriculture, education, and healthcare for rural communities in Manipur, India. Its core offerings include farmer training in Good Agricultural Practices, an Agri Entrepreneur development program, soil testing services through Leibak Leihao Labs, the Veg-in-a-Basket fresh produce delivery social enterprise, NABARD-funded value chain research studies, last-mile door-to-door health assessments, educational scholarships, and IDP livelihood support. All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded by grants, donations, and strategic partnerships.

Product overview

MaolKeki Foundation operates as a multi-initiative development organization focused on catalyzing positive change in Manipur, India, across three core areas: Agriculture, Education, and Healthcare. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather delivers a portfolio of programs and services including the Agri Entrepreneur Program (in partnership with AEGF, Syngenta Foundation, Tata Trusts), various NABARD-funded value chain research studies (One District One Crop, Mushroom), soil testing services through Leibak Leihao Labs, the Veg-in-a-Basket social enterprise for fresh produce delivery, environmental initiatives like Lou Ingkhol Nalhansi, Last Mile Health services with field nurses, sanitary pad social enterprise, educational scholarships, and cultural exchange programs. The AE Program serves as the flagship initiative, training agri-entrepreneurs to support smallholder farmers, while research studies provide data-driven insights for agricultural development. The Last Mile Health program uniquely integrates with agricultural activities by providing health assessments to farmers during agricultural training sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Veg-in-a-Basket (ViB): Farm-to-fork fresh vegetables delivery service connecting rural farmers to urban consumers in Imphal
• Leibak Leihao Labs
• Agri Entrepreneur Program
• MaolKeki Memorial Scholarship

Products and services

• Agri Entrepreneur (AE) Program The first-of-its-kind program in Manipur, developed in collaboration with Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), Syngenta Foundation India and Tata Trusts, to connect agri-entrepreneurs to smallholder farmers through training, financial support, and mentorship. Awardees may receive implementation grants of up to Rs 3.5 lakhs upon completing training and submitting business plans.
• Veg-in-a-Basket (ViB) A farm-to-fork delivery service that delivers fresh vegetables from rural farms to urban consumers in Imphal, addressing farmer income challenges, consumer access, pricing volatility, and traceability. Orders are placed via WhatsApp, phone, and email, with produce traceable to named growers.
• Leibak Leihao Labs (Soil Testing) A soil laboratory established with Syngenta Foundation India support to test soil samples from farmers in Bishnupur district, with a soil analyst trained in Delhi and Maharashtra, helping farmers optimize inputs and yields.
• One District, One Crop Value Chain Study A NABARD-funded study that interviewed over 1,700 farmers, traders and consumers across Manipur districts to understand horticultural produce flow, gather cost data at each stage, and make recommendations for improving value chains.
• Mushroom Value Chain Study A NABARD-funded study interviewing over 300 farmers, traders and consumers of different mushroom types in Manipur to analyze cultivation practices, farm economics, and market flows.
• Agricultural Market Intelligence A market intelligence study of key agricultural products and farmer practices conducted by the founder in 2016 to assess opportunities for foundation support.
• Lou Ingkhol Nalhansi A campaign launched with the Green Brigade to educate and enable farmers to dispose of empty agrochemical sachets and bottles safely to protect farmers and ecosystems.
• Last Mile Health Door-to-door health assessments provided by a field nurse for farmers and their families in rural Manipur, including blood pressure checks, eye tests, BMI calculations, and referrals to district hospitals.
• Sanitary Social Enterprise Program working with female social entrepreneurs to make affordable, high-quality sanitary pads available to women and girls in remote areas of Manipur.
• MaolKeki Memorial Scholarships Annual scholarships supporting Manipuri students at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and Johnstone Higher Secondary School, Imphal, for bright students from poor economic backgrounds.
• Farmer Training (Good Agricultural Practices) Training program on Good Agricultural Practices, modern farming technologies and techniques, and accessing latest agricultural information for smallholder farmers in Manipur.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000 farmers trained in Good Agricultural Practices
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEGF, a joint initiative of Syngenta Foundation India and Tata Trusts, provides the training curriculum, online modules, and residential training for MKF's Agri Entrepreneurship Development Program. AEGF led the 40-day online training for the third batch of AEs. Anaha Trust has funded the AE program through AEGF.
• Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFSA has supported MKF since its establishment, funding staff training on modern agronomic practices, establishing a soil laboratory (Leibak Leihao Labs), and defining new agricultural projects. SFSA helped build the AE model in Manipur and contributed to the One District One Crop Value Chain Study.
• Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss TPH has been instrumental in developing MKF's last-mile integrated agriculture and health programs in rural Manipur. The organization hosted Manipuri artists at Swiss TPH Allschwil and facilitated cultural exchanges. Dr. Shachi is pursuing an advanced degree in healthcare at Swiss TPH.
• Sattva Media & Consulting Pvt. Ltd.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSattva facilitated the Anaha Trust grant to MKF, managed the Veg-in-a-Basket implementation grant, and provides ongoing consulting support. Sattva was instrumental in assessing and scaling the ViB pilot program.
• Government of ManipurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, supported the India Day Basel event and Manipuri cultural tours. The Agriculture Minister released the One District One Crop Value Chain Study. The Governor of Manipur graced the IDP Livelihoods program launch.
• International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Vishnuvardhan Reddy Banda from IITA conducted a three-day Agri Entrepreneur training session in Manipur, covering clonally propagated crops and agribusiness topics, and distributed certificates to AE training completers.
• Niranthara / Dhwani FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiranthara, implemented by Dhwani Foundation with regional partner Realm of Nature Based Actions (RNBA), provided an organisational development program in which MKF graduated with 97.39% score.
• Matai SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with MKF and Anaha Trust in the Livelihoods Development Program for IDPs, contributing to entrepreneurship training and program implementation at relief camps.
• Université de Genève / Centre for PhilanthropyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted the Asia-Pacific Meeting on AI and Philanthropy where MKF's Head of Projects presented as a case study, bringing international academic visibility to MKF's model.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRADAN: Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) is one of India's largest rural livelihoods NGOs, promoting women's self-help groups and smallholder farmer livelihoods across multiple states. Directly comparable to MKF as both operate integrated rural development models with farmer training, micro-enterprise, and community mobilization as core delivery mechanisms.
• Srijan (Indian NGO): Srijan is an Indian non-profit working on sustainable rural livelihoods and natural resource management with smallholder and tribal farmers. Comparable to MKF in targeting marginalized smallholders, training-led delivery, and emphasis on women and IDP-equivalent vulnerable populations.
• Swasti Health Catalyst: Swasti is an Indian public health non-profit that operates integrated community health and livelihoods programs for vulnerable populations across South Asia. Comparable to MKF in combining health screening with livelihood support for underserved communities, using community health worker models similar to MKF's Field Nurse program.
• ACCESS Development Services: ACCESS Development Services is an Indian non-profit that designs and implements livelihoods, market access, and financial inclusion programs for rural poor communities. Directly comparable to MKF on rural livelihoods focus, value chain interventions, and grant-funded delivery model across underserved geographies in India.
• Digital Green: Digital Green is an agricultural development organization that uses video-based extension to train smallholder farmers in South Asia and Africa, building a community-led distribution network. Comparable to MKF in targeting rural smallholder farmers, leveraging technology (GPS/data apps vs. video), and using community agents (Lead Farmers/AEs) as last-mile delivery channels.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture: Syngenta Foundation is a global non-profit that supports smallholder farmer productivity and market access in developing countries, including directly supporting MKF's AE model and soil lab. Comparable as a funder and strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same smallholder agricultural development category globally.
• World Vegetable Center: The World Vegetable Center is an international research-for-development institute focused on vegetable breeding, production, and value chains for smallholders in Asia and Africa. Comparable to MKF in addressing horticultural value chains in Northeast India and conducting value chain research relevant to MKF's ODOC and Mushroom studies.
• Heifer International: Heifer International is a global non-profit working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture, livestock, and farmer training across 20+ countries. Comparable to MKF in the smallholder farmer training model, value chain development, and AE-style farmer cooperatives, but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Tata Trusts (pro-poor initiatives): Tata Trusts fund and operate large-scale rural development, agriculture, and livelihood programs across India, including co-funding the Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation that trains MKF's AEs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same rural livelihoods and agricultural transformation space, but operates at vastly greater scale with portfolio-level programming.

Regional players

• SELCO Foundation: SELCO Foundation is an Indian non-profit that addresses energy poverty and sustainable livelihoods through community-led models in underserved regions. Comparable to MKF in applying last-mile delivery approaches and creating local entrepreneurship in rural India, but focused on clean energy rather than agriculture/health integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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